Is peanut butter healthy for dogs?

Answer 1

it is because it gives them good health only chocolate lets them die and olmunds but peanutbutter is good for dogs

Answer 2

dogs love peanut butter. it is a great treat. the only way it could ever be harmful is if they have Allergies, most don't. no matter what food you give your dog, you should never give them too much of anything. table scraps should only be 10% of your dogs diet at the most. to limit the amount of peanut butter that you give to your dog, if you do, give it to him or her from a spoon. my dog loves peanut butter. if you want to know if your dog has allergies, take it to the vet for an allergy test. here is also a list of foods you should never give to your dog. for more information on this Google KNOWN TOXIC FOODS FOR DOGS.

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Items to avoidReasons to avoidAlcoholic beveragesCan cause intoxication, coma, and death.Baby foodCan contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sourcesCan cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.Cat foodGenerally too high in protein and fats.Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeineContain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.Citrus oil extractsCan cause vomiting.Fat trimmingsCan cause pancreatitis.Grapes and raisinsContain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys.HopsUnknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.Human vitamin supplements containing ironCan damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.Large amounts of liverCan cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.Macadamia nutsContain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.MarijuanaCan depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.Milk and other dairy productsSome adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.Moldy or spoiled food, garbageCan contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.MushroomsCan contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder)Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia.Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.PersimmonsSeeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.Pits from peaches and plumsCan cause obstruction of the digestive tract.Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stemsContain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.Raw eggsContain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.Raw fishCan result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.SaltIf eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.StringCan become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."Sugary foodsCan lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly Diabetes mellitus.Table scraps (in large amounts)Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.TobaccoContains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.Yeast doughCan expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

Answer 3

Be careful, as dogs can choke on peanut butter.

Answer 4

No human food is good for puppies or dogs.

Answer 5

No way who in there right mind would give any dog any size penutbutter or any other kind of people food huh dorks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

No. peanut butter is actually a good treat for dogs (put inside chew toys, for example) when used in moderation, like all dog treats.

Answer 7

no because nuts are not good for your dog

Answer 8

yes it is