How much peanut butter can my puppy have, especially in a Kong toy?

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 PetCoach 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).

It is ok to give her some but they contain a lot of calories so you should limit the amount that you give. You could also mix a small amount of peanut butter with her dry food and then stuff the contents into the Kong. You could also freeze the Kong so it takes more time for her to get the material out of the Kong.

A great treat is to take Sara's kibble or wet food, get it wet and mixed into a slurry, and then freeze it into the Kong. This can help give her a longer-lasting treat to play with that doesn't cut into her meals with added calories! If she isn't as interested, hiding a treat or two within the frozen food can make it more enticing without being too much extra.

A little bit of peanut butter here and there to encourage your pet to either take special medication or behave at the vet is ok to do. However I wouldn't make it a go-to treat because it is very fattening and can also lead to pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas) over time if it is given in excess. Feeding regular dog treats is a better option. I hope this helps and take care of that fur baby.

Great question! There are lots of things that you can put inside a Kong toy for puppies to chew on. Personally, I like peanut butter for this purpose, or canned puppy food - you can also freeze the Kong after stuffing it, so that it takes longer for Ghontu to get the food out. You can also put her regular kibble inside, then put a bit of peanut butter over the opening to seal it in. The Kong company also has a number of suggestions on their website for things that can be put inside for dogs to eat - you can check out their recipes here: https://www.kongcompany.com/recipes/

Hello. I am so glad you checked to make sure the peanut butter did not contain any xylitol. Xylitol can cause a dog's blood sugar to drop dangerously low, so it is important to avoid this. Too much PB for Chewy has the same risk as too much PB for us. It will make you fat. So, try to place no more than a teaspoon in the ball, & not a heaping teaspoon & do this only once a day. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

This is perfect! (We basically just don’t want people buying pumpkin pie filling!) PS- You may notice Cruz producing a little more stool from the extra fiber - it’s nothing to worry about! Tell Cruz to enjoy!