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Homemade peanut butter and oat dog treats on a baking sheet beside a jar of xylitol-free peanut butter and a Bully Sticks Central single-ingredient chew

Are Peanut Butter Dog Treats Safe? Xylitol Warning, Serving Sizes & 6 Homemade Recipes (2026)

dog-treat-recipes Preston Smith
Yes, peanut butter is safe for dogs as a treat — with one critical exception: it must be xylitol-free. Xylitol is a sugar substitute increasingly added to "natural" peanut butter brands, and it is fatal to dogs in tiny amounts. Below: the xylitol warning in detail, serving sizes by dog weight, six homemade recipes, and BSC's single-ingredient alternatives for everyday chewing.

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