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How often can my dog safely eat apples and peanut butter treats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 37 lbs

I want to start feeding my dog cut apples and peanut butter as a snack. Is it safe to give that treat everyday? Especially the peanut butter?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on February 21st, 2017

Yes, both of these foods are safe for dogs - there's no reason that you couldn't give them every day, in small amounts as a treat. Just make sure that you're not using a sugar-free brand of peanut butter, as some of these contain xylitol which is toxic for dogs. Most "regular" peanut butter brands are fine :)

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

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    Unfortunately, peanut butter is not safe to give Jenny every day. That's because it's very high in fat, and foods high in fat can give dogs pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is fatal without treatment, and requires intensive hospitalization to treat. I would not give Jenny peanut butter every day, she can have a small amount at most once every two weeks. A small amount of apples daily is fine.

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