Peanut Butter is Good For Dogs

You might be concerned that giving your dog peanut butter is dangerous. This can be a valid concern since various groups of nuts are known to be unhealthy for dogs to consume. Macadamia and walnuts are known to be unhealthy to dogs and must always be avoided.

The problem with giving nuts to dogs is that several of these can become toxic over time. This is due to the excessive phosphorous levels and other ingredients that become even more toxic over time. These levels of toxicity may cause both kidney and bladder problems. In the most serious situations these levels can actually become fatal. It should also be noted that several types of chocolate also contain nuts.

There is great information for those of us that choose to include peanut butter as an aid in giving medicine, rewarding our dogs with peanut butter dog biscuits or just sharing a taste on the tip of our finger. Peanuts are not really nuts! In fact, peanuts are categorically a species in the legume family (Fabaceae) to be specific. In other words, peanuts are actually a type of bean!

As with any new food product, it should initially be given in a small potion. Since dogs, just like humans, can have food allergies, consideration should be taken. If an allergic reaction is suspected, stop the feeding and observe your dog closely. Just like many products, there can be good and bad. The protein content of peanut butter is high but so are the calories. You can always select an organic item if you are concerned about added preservatives.

In conclusion, peanut butter is not known to be bad for dogs. Like any food or dog treats we provide our dogs, we should look at the label and review the additional ingredients used in the preparation process. This is exciting information for my dogs since they love a treat filled with peanut butter.