Peanut butter is a staple of many homes across the US. It’s also made its way into delicious crackers, but these treats are best only served to your human friends. The high fat, salt, and sugar levels in premade peanut butter crackers are unhealthy for your dog. While peanut butter crackers aren’t ideal for your dog, dog-friendly alternatives can be an excellent treat! Why Shouldn’t My Dog Eat Peanut Butter Crackers? Image Credit: Terrance Barksdale, Pexels Peanut butter crackers come in many forms, but the store-bought variety can contain harmful ingredients. Peanut butter crackers are often full of fat and sugar, which can irritate a dog’s digestive system. Fat A high-fat diet can cause pancreatitis in dogs, which is a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to vomiting, pain, and other gastrointestinal problems. If your dog has a history of pancreatitis or pancreatic problems, it’s vital not to give them foods high in fat (including peanut butter crackers). Sugar Too much sugar can also be an issue since dogs need fewer calories daily than humans. Excess sugar and calories can cause weight gain and obesity in dogs, which causes its own problems! Obesity strains the joints and the cardiovascular system and can raise blood pressure. Being overweight can reduce a dog’s lifespan, so it’s best to avoid high-calorie foods like peanut butter crackers altogether! Image Credit: Faran Raufi, Unsplash Xylitol Another ingredient that’s dangerous for dogs and which can sometimes be found in peanut butter crackers is xylitol. Xylitol is incredibly toxic for dogs, and only a small amount can be fatal. Xylitol is a sugar substitute often found in lower-calorie food, and it causes hypoglycemia, liver failure, seizures, and death in dogs. Research has shown that even small amounts of xylitol can prove fatal, so be very wary of any products (including peanut butter or peanut butter crackers!) that contain it. Is Peanut Butter Bad for Dogs? Peanut butter on its own isn’t inherently bad for dogs. A small amount of pet-safe peanut butter can be beneficial to your dog! Peanut butter is full of proteins and vitamins, including vitamins B and E. A small amount of beneficial fat is also a good thing, and peanut butter in moderation can be a great training aid, as most dogs love it! However, too much of a good thing is always bad, and the negative effects of too much fat can still apply even to pet-friendly peanut butter. Are Some Peanut Butter Crackers OK for Dogs To Eat? Some variants of peanut butter crackers are safer for dogs to eat. Homemade crackers are a better choice since you know the amount of fat and other ingredients that have gone into it. Plus, you can ensure that no xylitol is included in the recipe! Peanut butter treats made specifically for dogs should be safe for dogs to eat, but they’re usually high in calories and should count towards your dog’s daily treat allowance. Remember, any peanut butter crackers you give your dog will still be high in fat; always check with your veterinarian before giving your dog any new foods, especially if they have health problems such as pancreatitis. Image Credit: inewsfoto, Shutterstock What Should I Do if My Dog Eats Peanut Butter Crackers? If your dog manages to get into a stash of peanut butter cookies, what to do next will depend on which ingredients they contain. If the crackers don’t contain xylitol, your dog might get an upset stomach if they eat too many or experience diarrhea or vomiting. If the peanut butter contains xylitol, you must take your dog to the vet immediately. Xylitol is very toxic, and the effects of the hypoglycemia it causes can show in as little as 30 minutes. Bring the peanut butter cracker packaging with you to show to the veterinarian, and mention how many crackers your dog consumed. The treatment for xylitol poisoning includes a full exam and possibly making your pup vomit to clear the toxin from their system. Your dog will be closely monitored to evaluate their vital stats, and an intravenous dextrose treatment can help combat hypoglycemia. Final Thoughts Whether homemade or store-bought, peanut butter crackers are a staple in many homes. Almost all dogs love peanut butter, and a peanut butter cracker can sometimes prove too tempting. Homemade peanut butter crackers are the least harmful choice for dogs and can provide some health benefits, but any that are store-bought or made for humans should be avoided. Peanut butter crackers often contain too much sugar and fat, and some contain xylitol, which is very toxic to dogs. Peanut butter crackers made for dogs are less harmful but should still only be given occasionally as a treat. Sources https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-peanut-butter/ https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/endocrine/c_dg_xylitol_toxicity https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/xylitol-toxicity-in-dogs https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/fats-for-dogs https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/food-and-weight/can-dogs-eat-peanut-butter https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/pancreatitis-in-dogs Featured Image Credit: Andriana Syvanych, Shutterstock The post Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter Crackers? Vet Approved Health Facts appeared first on Pet Keen.

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was riddled with bullets Wednesday in an apparent assassination attempt. Fico, the 59-year-old populist leader of the Direction-Social Democracy party — a political hybrid with both leftist and social conservative elements — is, however, expected to pull through. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba told the BBC that Fico's surgery, which dragged on for five hours, "went well," adding, "I guess in the end he will survive." 'This assassination attempt was politically motivated and the suspect made the decision to do it shortly after the presidential election.' A witness told Reuters that the attempted assassination took place Wednesday as Fico made his way out of a building to shake hands with a group of people in the central Slovak town of Handlova where he was chairing a government meeting. Before Fico could exchange pleasantries, gunshots rang out. Security guards carried the bloody leader away while police tackled the 71-year-old suspect to the ground. Fico was reportedly shot a total of five times. According to Taraba, one bullet tore through the prime minister's stomach and another hit a joint. \ud83d\udea8 NEW video of the assassination attempt on Slovakia Prime Minister Fico — (@) According Slovak news, the suspect charged in the shooting is Juraj Cintula, a liberal activist and former shopping mall security guard who fancies himself a poet. The suspect's son said, "I have absolutely no idea what my father intended, what he planned, what happened." Cintula allegedly told police that he had planned the attack days prior but did not intend to kill Fico, reported Politico. While Fico is set to survive, it is unclear how the country of 5.4 million will fare. After all, the prime minister's allies appear to suspect the hit was politically motivated. Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok insinuated a connection between the shooting and the presidential election last month where Fico's ally, Peter Pellegrini, secured 53% of the vote, beating former Foreign Minister and Fico critic Ivan Korcok. Korcok has been highly critical of Pellegrini and Fico's stance on Ukraine. Upon taking office once again in October, Fico immediately drew the ire of the European nation's NATO allies and centrists at home by fulfilling his central campaign promise to halt all military aid to Ukraine while maintaining "comprehensive" nonmilitary aid to the beleaguered nation. Fico also ruffled feathers by underscoring his opposition to the possibility of Ukraine's membership in NATO as well as sanctions against Russia. 'I am horrified by where the hatred towards another political opinion can lead.' After Pellegrini's election, Fico reportedly expressed concern that progressive voters' dehumanization of their political foes and their mounting frustration, "amplified by the newspapers, the media or the news, will translate into the murder" of a government leader. "This assassination attempt was politically motivated and the suspect made the decision to do it shortly after the presidential election," said Eštok. Pellegrini joined outgoing Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová in condemning the attack Thursday and calling for cooler heads to prevail, reported DPA International. "Let's get out of the vicious circle of hatred and mutual accusation," said Čaputová, who further suggested the shooting amount to an attack on democracy. Pellegrini wrote on X, "An assassination attempt on the Prime Minister is a threat to everything that has adorned Slovak democracy so far." "I am horrified by where the hatred towards another political opinion can lead. We don't have to agree on everything, but there are plenty of ways to express our disagreement democratically and legally," continued the incoming Slovak president. "An assassination attempt on one of the highest constitutional officials is an unprecedented threat to Slovak democracy. If we express different political opinions with guns in the squares, and not in polling stations, we endanger everything we have built together in 31 years of Slovak sovereignty." President Joe Biden stated Wednesday, "We condemn this horrific act of violence. Our embassy is in close touch with the government of Slovakia and ready to assist." NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrote, "Shocked and appalled by the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico. I wish him strength for a speedy recovery." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky similarly condemned the attack, noting that "every effort should be made to ensure that violence does not become the norm in any country, form, or sphere." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

President Biden plans to issue an executive order to close the border when Border Patrol reaches 4,000 encounters per day, a White House source told the New York Post on Wednesday.The administration has weighed taking action to curb the massive uptick in illegal immigration but has repeatedly claimed that Biden might not have the authority to do so.During an interview in April with Univision's Enrique Acevedo, Biden stated that the White House was "examining whether or not" the president has the "power" under the current legislation to close down the border when encounters reached over 5,000 per day.'[A] cheap election year ploy.'"There's no, there's no guarantee that I have that power all by myself without legislation. And some have suggested I should just go ahead and try it. And if I get shut down by the court, I get shut down by the court. But we're trying to work that, work through that right now," Biden told Acevedo.Biden slammed Republican lawmakers for voting down legislation in February that he claimed would have addressed the crisis at the southern border, in part by adding more Border Patrol officers. Despite being referred to as a border bill, the legislation lumped together massive funding for military aid for Ukraine and Israel, as well as humanitarian assistance for Gaza.In January, Biden told reporters that he had "done all I can do" to stop the wave of illegal immigration. He called on Congress to "give me the power."Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stated in February that "nothing good" was in the so-called border bill."All it did was rubber stamp what Joe Biden's been doing for the last three and a half years, all the bad stuff and none of the good stuff," Paxton stated. "The Republicans would have been basically signing on to his failed policies of letting the border be overrun."Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called the bill a "steaming pile of crap." My views on the border bill have not been ambiguous.\n\nThe good news: This bill is dead on arrival.\n\nThe border bill is just terrible. — (@) Fox News' "The Five" cohost Jeanine Pirro said, "This bill is not a border bill, it's an immigration bill.""This is all about making sure we have enough people to be able to process the illegals," she remarked.Biden's planned executive order reportedly mirrors provisions proposed in the failed bill, according to the Post. It is unclear when the order will be announced.A spokesperson for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told the Post that the president's order would "prove" that he had the authority all along and "doesn't need Congress to pass legislation to take action on the border."Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) called Biden's move "a cheap election year ploy," telling the Post that the president "has lost all credibility on the border."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

UFC middleweight fighter Michel Pereira has been captured on video rescuing dozens of dogs from forgotten areas as Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, suffers from catastrophic flooding.More than 25 inches of rain have hit the Brazilian region in just a couple of weeks, which is reportedly more rainfall than London, England, sees on average in an entire year.Lake Guaiba flooded the state capital of Porto Alegre and has caused water levels to rise to over 17 feet, with flooding expected to last for several more weeks, according to a report from Reuters.After a remarkable 54-second victory on May 4, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Pereira quickly got to work and started rescuing stranded and abandoned dogs from the flood zone. The 185-pound fighter has been recorded combing rooftops and vacant homes in search of dogs.With the help of a team, Pereira has been traveling by boat or jet ski, often at night, looking for the helpless animals.In a heartbreaking video posted to X, Pereira spoke about some of the challenges he has faced during his rescues."These are sad scenes. These are strong scenes. But these are scenes that you and I need to see to understand how much Rio Grande do Sul needs us at this moment," the post read."We are several days into this fight that seems to have no end. The water stinks. The water hurts because it's cold. Water makes everything difficult. But today alone, 26 dogs and three guinea pigs were rescued. We are here for you. Let's get out of this. Keep donating, keep supporting," it added.'We work until 7 p.m., and then the factions keep shooting at night.'Please be advised that the first 10 seconds of the below video include images of deceased animals. The fighter explained that in one day he rescued almost two dozen dogs."Hello guys, we are finishing another day. Thank God we rescued 23 dogs there today, and it's very cold. It's very difficult because it's very cold, the water is cold as hell. But thank God we rescued 23 dogs there.""It's like the guy said, we are, every day, being the last team to get out of the water. We are committed to rescuing these dogs, and thank God every day that people are rescuing a very good amount of dogs," he continued. "So tomorrow, again in the morning we'll be here to go to this new battle." S\u00e3o cenas tristes. S\u00e3o cenas fortes. Mas s\u00e3o cenas que eu e voc\u00ea precisamos ver pra entendermos o quanto o Rio Grande do Sul precisa de n\u00f3s nesse momento \ud83d\ude4f\n\nEstamos a v\u00e1rios dias nessa luta que parece que n\u00e3o tem fim. A \u00e1gue fede. A \u00e1gua machuca por estar gelada. A \u00e1gua — (@) Pereira explained that his team starts very early in the day because of gang activity at night."Every day we hear gunshots because there is a faction, so it gets very dangerous at night.""We work until 7 p.m., and then the factions keep shooting at night," he described. Earlier that day, the fighter said that he was dedicated to the expeditions, which he described as his "purpose." "Wednesday … another day of battle here. Today more than 15 animals were saved from this immensity of water. The scenes I'm seeing are heartbreaking for even the most brutish person like me, but I remain firm in my purpose of helping those who need it most. We are one people. We are Brazilians," he wrote in Portuguese and English. Quarta-feira\u2026 mais um dia de batalha por aqui. Hoje foram mais de 15 animais salvos dessa imensid\u00e3o de \u00e1gua. \n\nAs cenas que t\u00f4 vendo \u00e9 de cortar o cora\u00e7\u00e3o at\u00e9 do mais bruto como eu, mas sigo firme no meu prop\u00f3sito de ajudar aqueles que mais precisam. \n\nSomos um povo s\u00f3. Somos — (@) State officials have reportedly estimated that approximately 250,000 homes are assumed to be without power, with around 135,000 people without access to water. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced the country would distribute nearly $1,000 to 240,000 families who have lost their houses or furniture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESPN MMA (@espnmma) Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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