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.
Walnuts
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Specifically Black Walnuts
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May contain a toxin that can cause neurological symptoms
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Can cause gastric intestinal upset and obstruction
Can Cause:
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Rich in fat
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Can cause upset stomach and Pancreatitis
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May contain a toxin that can cause neurological symptoms
Symptoms:
These symptoms could suggest your dog has eaten macadamia nuts.
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Pieces of macadamia nut in the stool
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Weakness
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Back legs collapsing
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Inability to walk
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Lethargy
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Vomiting
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Uncoordinated muscles (ataxia)
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Fever
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Tremors
Pancreatitis in dogs
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Hunched back
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Repeated vomiting (either several times within a few hours or periodically over several days)
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Pain or distention of the abdomen (dog appears uncomfortable or bloated)
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Loss of appetite
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Dehydration
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Weakness/lethargy
Can Cause:
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Not easily digestible
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Can cause upset stomach and gastric intestinal distress
Symptoms:
Signs your dog recently overindulged
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Dehydration
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Diarrhea
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Greasy appearing stools
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Vomiting
Pistachio
Can Cause:
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Rich in fat
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Can cause upset stomach and Pancreatitis
Symptoms:
Signs your dog recently overindulged
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Dehydration
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Diarrhea
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Greasy appearing stools
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Vomiting
Pancreatitis in dogs
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Hunched back
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Repeated vomiting (either several times within a few hours or periodically over several days)
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Pain or distention of the abdomen (dog appears uncomfortable or bloated)
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Loss of appetite
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Dehydration
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Weakness/lethargy
Hickory Nuts
Can Cause:
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Can cause upset stomach and Pancreatitis*
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May contain a toxin that can cause seizures or neurological symptoms
Symptoms of Poisoning in Dogs:
Signs your dog recently overindulged
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Dehydration
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Diarrhea
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Greasy appearing stools
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Vomiting
Pancreatitis in dogs
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Hunched back
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Repeated vomiting (either several times within a few hours or periodically over several days)
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Pain or distention of the abdomen (dog appears uncomfortable or bloated)
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Loss of appetite
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Dehydration
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Weakness/lethargy
Pecans
Can Cause:
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Can cause gastric intestinal upset and obstruction
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Moldy pecans may contain a toxin that can cause seizures or neurological symptoms