Can dogs eat peanuts?

Why

Peanuts are high in fat and salt, which can lead to pancreatitis or stomach upset if a dog eats too many. They also pose a choking hazard and can trigger severe allergic reactions in some dogs.

If you do feed it

• Serve only plain, unsalted, and unseasoned peanuts with no shells or skins.
• Limit treats to a few peanuts for small dogs and a small handful for large dogs.
• Always introduce a tiny amount first to check for any allergic reaction.

Watch out for

• Salted, roasted, or flavored peanuts
• Chocolate-covered peanuts
• Peanut butter containing xylitol
• Whole peanuts with shells

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