No. Butter is not a good choice in fats for your dog. Butter is extremely high in fat and can result in weight gain and obesity in dogs. Obesity, in turn, can cause joint pain and heart disease as well as type 2 diabetes in dogs.

Butter often contains salt which could cause salt toxicity in dogs. The symptoms of salt toxicity include nausea, vomiting, lethargy, weakness, diarrhea, muscle tremors, etc. in dogs.

If you want to fry any ingredient for your pet, use olive or coconut oil instead of butter. As such, you must avoid feeding fried food to your dog. There are other healthier ways to cook for dogs including boiling, grilling, roasting, steaming, etc.

A little bit of butter won’t hurt your dog. But do avoid feeding it in excess to avoid digestive issues and obesity in your furry pal. If you suspect that your dog has eaten a lot of butter, please monitor it closely for a few hours. If symptoms like vomiting occur, call your vet.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping you pup healthy.