Health & WellbeingCan puppies eat peanut butter? I want to put natural peanut butter in my 10 week old puppy's Kong while he is crated. Is he too young?
Yes, puppies and dogs can have [peanut butter](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/peanut-butter). Make sure it does not contain the artificial sweetener [xylitol](https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-products-that-contain-xylitol) which is toxic to dogs. Also, to prevent obesity, treats should make up no more than 10% of the total daily calories. I recommend freezing the peanut butter in the [treat-dispensing toy](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/kong-wobbler-food-dispensing-dog-toy) overnight in the freezer, and that will occupy him for a long time. There are a number of ways to keep your puppy occupied with a treat-filled toy while you are away. Visit the Boop by Petco site to learn more about how to [stuff a toy with dog-safe foods](https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-ways-to-stuff-a-treat-toy).
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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