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Peanut butter is high in protein
Protein is an essential part of your dog’s diet, and peanut butter is a great source. Most peanut butter contains around 25% protein, which is high for plant-based food.
Protein benefits your dog by providing amino acids that support their immune system, repair and maintain cells, and assist with making hormones, enzymes, and antibodies.
Peanut butter is high in fiber
Another key reason peanut butter is beneficial for dogs in moderation is it contains fiber. As with humans, fiber is essential for regulating your dog’s digestive tract. Fiber is broken down into fatty acids to strengthen the colon or prevent bad bacteria from forming. Fiber also reduces the chances of diarrhea or constipation.
There’s evidence to suggest fiber can reduce the chances of colon cancer in dogs. Fiber speeds up bowel movements, reducing the time your dog’s digestive tract is exposed to carcinogens.
Peanut butter is high in healthy fatty acids
Peanut butter is famously high in fat. Luckily, peanut butter contains high amounts of healthy fats. Polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid, contain omega-6, which promotes growth, immunity, healthy skin, and more. Remember that healthy fats are still a type of fat and are high in calories.
Peanut butter is high in vitamins
Peanut butter is a good source of vitamin E, an essential nutrient for both humans and dogs. Vitamin E is key for maintaining healthy muscles, eyes, and skin. It also helps promote healthy cells and regulate fat metabolism. Additionally, studies show that vitamin E may help prevent arthritis.
Peanut butter is also rich in B vitamins, like biotin, niacin, and folic acid.
Biotin (vitamin B7) helps maintain healthy skin, coat, and nails. Vets often give dogs with dry skin vitamin B7 supplements.
Niacin (vitamin B3) aids the metabolism of fatty acids, boosts brain function, and acts as a catalyst for hormone production.
Folic acid (vitamin B9) promotes healthy fetal development and assists red blood cell production and DNA synthesis.
Peanut butter is high in essential minerals
Several minerals in peanut butter are essential to a dog’s diet. Peanut butter contains magnesium, a macromineral involved in energy production at the cellular level.
Magnesium also helps with oxidative stress, reducing the impact of free radicals. Dogs suffering from a magnesium deficiency (hypomagnesemia) may have difficulty walking, muscle pain, and seizures.
Another mineral found in peanut butter is manganese, which dogs need to produce energy and metabolize proteins and carbs. Peanut butter is also high in phosphorus, which works with calcium to improve bone and teeth strength.
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