Can dogs eat peanut butter?
AKC calls peanut butter an occasional treat – but only if it contains no xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs. It's high in fat and calories, so a teaspoon or less.
How to serve it: check the label: no xylitol (also “birch sugar”), ideally peanuts only, unsalted
Sources
- AKC – People Foods Dogs Can and Can't Eat
- AKC – Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter?
- U.S. FDA – Paws Off Xylitol; It's Dangerous for Dogs
- Merck Veterinary Manual (Pet Owner Version) – Food Hazards
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (598 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026