Can cats eat peanut butter? Technically, yes — most cats can eat peanut butter in tiny amounts without immediate harm. But that doesn’t mean they should.

Peanut butter has little to no added nutritional benefit for cats and may cause health problems if overfed.

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their nutritional needs are best met through meat, not human foods like peanut butter.

Is Peanut Butter Safe for Cats?

Peanut butter is made from ground peanuts, and while peanuts themselves aren’t toxic to cats, the final product isn’t exactly cat safe.

Most peanut butter contains added salt, sugar, or even harmful ingredients like xylitol — an artificial sweetener that is incredibly toxic to dogs and should be kept away from cats.

Even xylitol-free peanut butter may pose a risk due

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