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Is peanut butter safe for dogs? What kind of peanut butter can dogs eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 5 months and 27 days old | 5.7 lbs

Can I give peanut butter to simba...if yes do dogs have different peanut butter

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 29th, 2019

Hello. Dogs do enjoy the same peanut butter we eat, but they do make peanut butter treats for dogs, too. If you do give Simba people peanut butter, make sure it does not contain the sugar alcohol xylitol as this is dangerous for dogs. You will only find this in sugar free versions of peanut butter. Otherwise, just give Simba very small amounts because too much peanut butter will make her fat. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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