Many dog owners wonder if you can make dog treats that include peanut butter. I imagine that this question is frequently asked because several people have become aware that nuts are not acceptable for dogs. It has been reported that many groups of nuts like Macadamia and walnuts are quite harmful.

Some problems with nuts include the levels of toxicity they can produce over time and the excessive phosphorus content which may cause kidney failure, bladder issues and even death. The same would hold true for chocolates including nuts.

There is important news for those of us that like to use peanut butter as an aid in administering medicine, rewarding our dogs with peanut butter dog treats or just sharing a bit on the tip of our finger. Peanuts are not really nuts! In fact, peanuts are really a species in the legume family (Fabaceae) to be specific. In other words, peanuts are really a type of bean!

Like many items is life, there is good and bad in most things. Initially you should feed only a small amount since dogs can have food allergies just like people. If you believe that your dog has an allergic reaction, stop feeding them peanut butter immediately. One of the best features of peanut butter is the fact that it is high in protein, just keep in mind that it is also high in calories. Organic brands can be evaluated if you are worried about preservatives and sugar.

To conclude, peanut butter has not been found to be bad to dogs. Since many products include other ingredients it makes sense to review the label. Although we think our dogs are almost human, they really can't make reliable decisions when it comes to their nutrition. My dogs are excited since they love peanut butter dog treats.

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