The Best Peanut Butter for Dogs

Best Overall

Teddie All Natural Smooth Peanut Butter

$30 at Amazon

Teddie All Natural Peanut Butter, a popular recommendation of veterinarians and dog owners we surveyed, is our top choice for dogs. The human-grade recipe contains one ingredient, dry roasted peanuts. There is no added oil, salt, or sugar in the all-natural recipe. Yet, customers praise the flavor, meaning it’s a safe pantry item to keep on hand for your entire family (humans and dogs included).

Dr. Lippman adds that while giving a product marketed “for dogs” can give you peace of mind, there’s actually less regulation around treats and even supplements, so sometimes she prefers giving “people stuff.” She continues, “I like giving them things that I know I would eat.” 

Teddie Peanut Butter has a smooth consistency and is easy to spread on lick mats or feed on a spoon. It’s not likely to get runny or separate either. This peanut butter comes in a 1-pound jar and is more affordable than some other options. It is also sold in a 1-pound, 10-ounce size and can be purchased in a pack of six. Teddie Peanut Butter also comes in a ‘Super Chunky’ variation with similar natural ingredients.

_{Primary Ingredients: Dry roasted peanuts I Volume: 16-ounce and 26-ounce jars}

Best Dog Brand

Dilly’s Poochie Butter

$14 at Amazon

Dilly’s Poochie Butter, which was formulated for dogs, has five simple ingredients: dry roasted peanuts, flaxseed, turmeric, parsley, and ginger. There’s no added sugar or salt in the human-grade recipe. 

“I and other vets recommend it because it contains natural nuts and coconut oil,” Dr. Dawn Filos, a veterinarian of over 30 years, shared with The Spruce Pets. “Ginger helps with settling stomachs, which along with turmeric and cinnamon, is also anti-inflammatory. Parsley helps with dogs’ breath, and is said to help with urinary health and itch relief, as well as being loaded with vitamins A and C, folic acid and antioxidants.” 

Dilly’s Poochie Butter comes in a 1-pound jar and has feeding recommendations for dogs weighing both under and over 25 pounds. 10 percent of all profits are donated to animal shelters and similar organizations, according to the brand.

_{Primary Ingredients: Dry roasted peanuts, flax seed, turmeric, parsley, and ginger I Volume: 16-ounce jar}

Best Store Brand

365 by Whole Foods Market Peanut Butter

$6 at Amazon

Whole Foods Market Peanut Butter comes in at a close second and is also recommended by Dr. Filos as a peanut butter that is safe for both dogs and humans. The simple recipe has one ingredient (organic dry roasted peanuts) and is free of preservatives, salt, and sugar. It has a creamy texture and real-peanut taste. It is also USDA-certified organic. 

The 1-pound jar of this peanut butter comes in three variations: Organic creamy, sweetened crunchy organic, and sweetened smooth organic. We recommend the Organic Creamy Peanut Butter for dogs because it is the most simple recipe. The other two variations include added salt, sugar, and oil, which should be avoided.  

_{Primary Ingredients: Organic Dry Roasted Peanuts I Volume: 16-ounce jar}

Best Organic

Spread The Love NAKED Organic Peanut Butter

$15 at Amazon View on Spreadthelovefoods.com

Spread The Love NAKED Organic Peanut Butter has a one-ingredient recipe of organic peanuts. It has no added salt, sugar, or oil and is USDA-certified organic. 

The texture is ultra-creamy, which might get runny, but can be thickened by stirring and then storing the tub in the refrigerator. It can be spread on a lick mat or spoon for your dog and is a human-marketed product your entire family could enjoy. This peanut butter is available in a 1-pound jar and can also be purchased in a pack of six. 

_{Primary Ingredients: Organic Dry Roasted Peanuts I Volume: 16-ounce jar}

Best Variety

Bark Bistro Buddy Budder

$14 at Chewy View on Barkbistro.com

Dilly’s Poochie Butter is the best dog brand but Bark Bistro Buddy Budder is a great alternative because of its seven unique flavor options. While each one has a slightly different recipe, they all have a peanut base and are free of artificial sugar, salt, hydrogenated oils, Xylitol, and alcohol. The Pumpkin & Cinnamon flavor, for example, contains pumpkin, cinnamon, and honey in addition to peanuts. This wide flavor variety means you can choose a peanut butter with added ingredients you know will appeal to your dog, ensuring they will consider it a high-value treat. Our favorite—‘Begging Bacon’—contains peanuts, bacon, and honey. While this peanut butter does come with a runny texture, it will thicken once stored in the refrigerator.

_{Primary Ingredients: Peanuts I Flavors: Begging Bacon, Awesome Apple, Barking Banana, Flex'n Fido, Pumpkin & Cinnamon, Ruff Ruff Raw, Superberry Snoot I Volume: 17-ounce jar}

Best Squeezable

WholeHearted Loveable Lickables Peanut Butter Dog Treats

$24 at Amazon View on PETCO

The WholeHearted Loveable Lickables Peanut Butter Dog Treats are packaged in a squeezable tube that can be easily taken on the go. It has been specifically formulated for dogs, similar to our other recommendations, and has a simple recipe. In addition to peanuts, oatmeal and pumpkin add healthy fiber to this recipe.

“I really do like the easy use of this, especially when dispensing it into Kong toys, which can be hard to fill with a spoon or knife,” says Dr. Filos. “The pumpkin also makes the peanut butter softer and easier to dispense from a squirt tube.”

This peanut butter can either be purchased in a 2-ounce or 8-ounce tube, or in packs of 6. The brand recommends refrigerating it for a creamy texture and massaging the tube to soften it so it’s more spreadable. 

_{Primary Ingredients: Peanuts, oatmeal, pumpkin I Volume: 2- or 8-ounce tube}

Best Powder

PBfit Pure Peanut, 100% Powdered Peanut Powder

$15 at Amazon

The PBfit Powdered Peanut Powder is our top recommendation for a peanut butter in powder form. You add water to thicken it to your desired consistency, giving you more control over the texture. PBfit was formulated for humans and has a simple dog-safe recipe. It is made of peanut flour. 

This powder comes in a 1-pound, 8-ounce jar, which is slightly bigger than most of the options on our list. In addition to using the PBfit Powdered Peanut Powder as a treat for your dog, it can also be added to smoothies and yogurt. 

_{Primary Ingredients: Peanut flour I Volume: 24-ounce jar}

Best Chewable Treat

Bocce's Bakery Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter & Banana Recipe

$8 at Chewy

Bocce’s Bakery is known for simple recipes and natural ingredients made in small batches. These Soft & Chewy treats in Peanut Butter & Banana are the best peanut butter treats for dogs. They are oven-baked and have a simple nine-ingredient recipe that includes peanut butter, rolled oats, flaxseed, banana, and carob chips. 

The Bocce's Bakery Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter & Banana Recipe is sold in a 6-ounce resealable bag. Each treat contains 14 calories per treat but has a crumbly texture that makes it easy to break into smaller pieces to reward your dog. The softness of these chews makes them good to give to senior dogs as well. These treats come in four other standard recipes and Bocce’s Bakery also tends to release seasonal flavors as well.  

_{Primary Ingredients: Oat Flour, peanut butter, coconut glycerin, rolled oats, cane molasses, flaxseed, banana, carob chips, citric acid I Flavors: PB & Banana, Cheese, Chicken, Duck, Salmon I Volume: 6-ounce bag}

Best Chew Toy

Benebone Peanut Butter Flavor Wishbone Tough Dog Chew Toy

$11 at Amazon $11 at Chewy

After testing 25 dog chewers, and comparing Benebone to Nylabone, we recommend the Benebone Peanut Butter Flavor Wishbone Tough Dog Chew Toy. While it is made of nylon, which should not be ingested, it’s a great option for pet parents looking to satisfy their dog’s urge to chew. It has been infused with real peanuts, giving it a taste that will keep your dog engaged. 

The Wishbone Tough Dog Chew comes in four sizes, small, medium, large, and giant. It is shaped like a wishbone and this ergonomic design makes it easy for dogs to hold on their own. It is dense, but not too heavy for dogs to maneuver. The Wishbone Tough Dog Chew Toy is available in bacon and chicken variations as well, which have also been infused with real flavors. 

_{Primary Ingredients: Peanuts I Flavors: Peanut, Bacon, Chicken I Sizes: Small, medium, large, giant}