Are pine cones bad for dogs?

Pine cones are not toxic to dogs, according to The Daily Puppy, but it is not a good idea to allow dogs to chew on them or eat them. Pine sap and pine needles are toxic to dogs, both of which may be present on pine cones. read more

My dogs have always chewed pine cones and no one has had any issues so far but my dogs chew and spit out, no one swallows them. Lestat the Lab did get ill from eating too many freash pine needles however, that can make them sick if they eat enough of them. read more

Pine cones are bad for puppies to eat. While they aren't toxic, eating them can cause problems such as intestinal blockages and vomiting. Safer alternatives for chewing exist and care should be taken to avoid pine cones. Pine Cones The ASPCA classifies pine trees as toxic to dogs and cats, leading to symptoms such as vomiting and depression. read more