Can dogs eat macadamia nuts?

Macadamia nuts are often toxic and harmful for dogs. The only good news is that poisoning doesn't have to be fatal. Once you're aware of a problem, act to save your pet dog. Go to a veterinary professional if Fido has eaten macadamia nuts. read more

Absolutely not! In fact, macadamia nuts are often listed as among the top human foods to avoid giving your dog. read more

Dogs differ in their sensitivity, which means a dog may or may not be affected after consuming a small amount of macadamia nut. Since it may be difficult to determine how many your dog ate, it is a good idea to take your pet to your vet to be on the safe side. read more

Symptoms can be markedly worse if chocolate is ingested along with the nuts, as seen in cases where the dogs ate the whole box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Chocolate is also a toxin for dogs, for more information see our further references section at the bottom of the page. read more