Peanut butter is something you can share with your pup. That said, it is best for your dog to consume peanut butter in moderate amounts. Peanut butter by its very nature is high in calories and fat, which can lead to unwanted weight gain. When thinking about obesity in dogs and how prevalent it is and the medical issues it can cause, it is best to remember moderation is the key here.

While we talked about salt intake in more detail here, in addition to potential issues of weight gain, sodium would be the other concern here.

If you’re sharing peanut butter with your dog, the less sodium in the peanut butter, the better. You would be surprised how many fillers and things like salt can creep into products like this.