We should always feed our Cockapoos nutritious meals to keep them healthy and strong. In order to do this we must first know what foods are good for our dogs. Its also important to know that just because its good for you doesn’t mean its good for your dog because your dogs stomach doesn’t digest food like ours do.
Today we’ll be going through whether or not you should feed your Cockapoo peanut butter, we hope this information helps.
Can Cockapoos Eat Peanut Butter?
The short answer is yes, Cockapoos are able to eat peanut butter. Peanut butter is a great source of antioxidants, vitamins and proteins but at the same time it can be harmful. Some Peanut Butters contain a large amount of sugar, sweeteners and preservative. There are some Peanut Butters that you should do your best to avoid because they contain a sweetener called Xylitol which is rich in benefits for us but the complete opposite of it.
Benefits of Peanut Butter
Though the sweetener found in certain Peanut Butters are harmful, not all peanut butter contains this sweetener. Peanut butter on a whole is packed with nutrients such as protein, Vitamin B & E and also healthy fats. Peanut Butter comes with alot of benefits, below your find the most common benefits that your dog will get from peanut butter:
- Boost In Energy – Because peanuts are packed with protein this gives your dog a boost in stamina so that they’ll have more energy to run around and exercise. Peanut butter also has Omega 3 fatty acids that contributes to reducing cholesterol.
- Helps To Hide Bad Breath – If your dogs has issues with bad breathe peanut butter might be able to help treat that. Peanut contains a lot of fatty acids and this will help to block the smell of bacteria buildup in the mouth. You’ll still need to get something to clean the bacteria but this will help keep their breathe fresh while you treat it.
- Good For Diabetes – Because of the low amount carbohydrates and the high amount of protein found in peanut butter that makes it great for your dog if its diabetic. Being diabetic you’ll need to ensure that you Cockapoos blood sugar level keeps low so peanut butter will be a great treat that helps that and it also helps dogs when they’re having issues producing insulin. Peanut butter is also great when trying to hide medicine in when feeding them, we recommend placing the treat in the back on its mouth so it doesn’t try to separate it.
Are Cockapoos Allergic To Peanut Butter?
The short answer would be not all Cockapoos are allergic to peanut butter but there are Cockapoos out there that are and some that are not. Allergies can even start to develop after you’ve started giving it to your Cockapoo, if you notice they are no longer interested in it you can stop giving it to them. It’s important to know if your dog is allergic to it before continuously feeding it to them. You can give them a small sample amount and see if they have a good reaction or a bad reaction to it.
Most dogs are okay with eating peanut butter but there are cases that some have serious allergic reactions. In the event that they do have a bad reaction please contact your local vet right away and let them know so they can advise you. If your Cockapoo shows no reaction to peanut butter it is a healthy treat but its also high in calories so you shouldn’t give it to them often. Giving them too much can start to cause diarrhea or other health issues.
Conclusion
It’s always a good idea to know as much as you can about your Cockapoo so you can understand their behavior. Though not all Cockapoos are allergic to peanut butter it is good to know if yours is because they might be missing out on a healthy and tasty treat. If they have no allergic reaction to peanut butter it can be a great treat for your dog or even help to disguise their medicine. Its also good for dogs that don’t produce enough insulin for themselves.