The Perfect Peanut Butter: 4 dog-safe peanut butters to try
Whether you’re crunchy or smooth, peanut butter will always be a hit with your dog! But did you know that not all peanut butter is safe for dogs to eat? Check out TWBC list of top 4 choices for your bear below, alongside a little more information on the ingredients to avoid whilst shopping for this banger of a snack for your pup 🤛
Peanut butter is great for:
1. Keeping your pup entertained for a while. Put some inside a Kong or chew to give them something to focus on.
2. Training! Peanut butter is a high value reward to encourage good choices.
3. Use as a distraction during an activity, such as claw clipping or vaccinations.
Best Big Brands
Whole Earth
Tastiest sustainable big brand | £3.90 per 454g
Just nuts and sustainably sourced palm oil - this is a super tasty option and definitely a favourite amongst the humans at The Wild Bear Club HQ.
Meridian
Big brand with no added palm oil | £2.60 per 280g
100% peanuts and made in Ireland with no air freighted ingredients. Low carbon footprint and no extra ingredients? It’s a winner!
Best Supermarket Ranges
Aldi - Foodie Market Peanut Butter
Perfect for a budget | £1.15 per 280g
100% peanuts, no extra ingredients and the cheapest of the bunch? Consider me signed up fo’ life!
Asda - 100% Peanuts | Peanut Butter
The Wild Bear favourite! | £1.55 per 340g
100% peanuts and no extra nasties. Your pup will love it!
Ingredients to Avoid:
1. Xylitol aka. Birch Sugar:
This ingredient is safe for humans to eat, but it is poisonous for dogs. Keep an eye out and avoid this product if you see it on any ingredient labels, as it is commonly added to peanut butter.
2. Added sugar:
Peanuts already contain sugar, so any extra added during manufacture isn’t necessary. Your dog can eat sugar, but the same as us humans, excess sugar can cause health issues down the line. Avoid added sugar as, let’s face it, your dog will eat peanut butter without it and still love every second!
3. Added salt:
Peanuts are naturally high in salt, so any added salt is a no from me! Your dog can eat salt, but it’s best to avoid large quantities as it will affect your dogs health in the long run - the same as us humans.
4. Palm oil:
Palm oil is safe for your dog to eat, however, it isn’t a sustainable ingredient. Palm oil production is one of the leading factors of deforestation for some of the worlds quickly depleting rainforests and, in turn, the destruction of habitats for some of the worlds most endangered animals. If you’d like to read more about palm oil, you can click here to head to the WWF website.
