Many people wonder if you can make dog treats that contain peanut butter. I believe that this question is generally asked because several people have discovered that nuts are not good for dogs. It has been documented that various types of nuts like Macadamia and walnuts are intensely harmful.
Over time, some nuts often become toxic and the degree of phosphorus can build, causing both liver and bladder problems. In some cases these issues can even induce death. It is also imperative to note that some brands of chocolate might include nuts which may cause the same problems.
There is great information for those of us that like to use peanut butter as an aid in administering medication, rewarding our dogs with peanut butter dog treats or just sharing a taste 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 actually a type of bean!
Like many things is life, there is good and bad in most things. To begin with you should dispense only a small portion since dogs may have food allergies just like humans. If you believe that your dog has an allergic reaction, discontinue feeding them peanut butter immediately. One of the best benefits of peanut butter is the certainty that it is high in protein, just keep in mind that it is also high in calories. Organic brands can be considered if you are concerned about preservatives and sugar.
To conclude, peanut butter has not been found to be bad to dogs. Since most products contain additional ingredients it makes sense to read the label. Although we think our dogs are almost human, they probably can’t make reliable decisions when it comes to their health. My dogs are happy since they like peanut butter dog treats.
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