Types of Nuts Dogs Should Never Eat

Types of Nuts Dogs Should Never Eat

All nuts are not made equal when it comes to a dog’s stomach. Some nuts can be harmful and potentially be life threatening for dogs. Remember, dogs are not designed to process nuts. We’ll go over the 6 nuts a dog should not eat.

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Walnuts

  • Specifically Black Walnuts

  • May contain a toxin that can cause neurological symptoms

  • Can cause gastric intestinal upset and obstruction

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Can Cause:

  • Rich in fat

  • Can cause upset stomach and Pancreatitis

  • May contain a toxin that can cause neurological symptoms

Symptoms:

These symptoms could suggest your dog has eaten macadamia nuts.

  • Pieces of macadamia nut in the stool

  • Weakness

  • Back legs collapsing

  • Inability to walk

  • Lethargy

  • Vomiting

  • Uncoordinated muscles (ataxia)

  • Fever

  • Tremors

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Pancreatitis in dogs

  • Hunched back

  • Repeated vomiting (either several times within a few hours or periodically over several days)

  • Pain or distention of the abdomen (dog appears uncomfortable or bloated)

  • Diarrhea

  • Loss of appetite

  • Dehydration

  • Weakness/lethargy

  • Fever

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Can Cause:

  • Not easily digestible

  • Can cause upset stomach and gastric intestinal distress

Symptoms:

Signs your dog recently overindulged

  • Dehydration

  • Diarrhea

  • Greasy appearing stools

  • Vomiting

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Pistachio

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Can Cause:

  • Rich in fat

  • Can cause upset stomach and Pancreatitis

Symptoms:

Signs your dog recently overindulged

  • Dehydration

  • Diarrhea

  • Greasy appearing stools

  • Vomiting

Source.

Pancreatitis in dogs

  • Hunched back

  • Repeated vomiting (either several times within a few hours or periodically over several days)

  • Pain or distention of the abdomen (dog appears uncomfortable or bloated)

  • Diarrhea

  • Loss of appetite

  • Dehydration

  • Weakness/lethargy

  • Fever

Hickory Nuts

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Can Cause:

  • Can cause upset stomach and Pancreatitis*

  • May contain a toxin that can cause seizures or neurological symptoms

Symptoms of Poisoning in Dogs:

Signs your dog recently overindulged

  • Dehydration

  • Diarrhea

  • Greasy appearing stools

  • Vomiting

Source.

Pancreatitis in dogs

  • Hunched back

  • Repeated vomiting (either several times within a few hours or periodically over several days)

  • Pain or distention of the abdomen (dog appears uncomfortable or bloated)

  • Diarrhea

  • Loss of appetite

  • Dehydration

  • Weakness/lethargy

  • Fever

Pecans

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Can Cause:

  • Can cause gastric intestinal upset and obstruction

  • Moldy pecans may contain a toxin that can cause seizures or neurological symptoms

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