Some of peanut butter's ingredients can pose risks to your pet's health. Xylitol, an artificial sweetener, is toxic to animals, according to Hill's Pet Nutrition. Symptoms for xylitol poisoning ...

Most peanut butter is safe for dogs. A few brands of peanut butters use a sugar substitute named Xylitol in their peanut butter which is not safe for dogs in the ingredients, but it is rare.