Can dogs have nuts?

Hazelnuts: Dogs can eat hazelnuts as they are not toxic to them. But, if you have a small dog, a hazelnut could pose a choking risk or could cause an intestinal obstruction. Bad Nuts For Dogs. Almonds: Dogs love the taste of almonds. While not toxic, almonds are not easily digested can give your dog an upset stomach and create gastric intestinal distress. read more

Like walnuts, moldy pecans can contain tremorgenic mycotoxins which can cause seizures or neurological symptoms. Pistachio Nuts. Pistachios are also rich in fat and can cause your dog to develop an upset stomach. In addition, repetitive eating of pistachios can cause pancreatitis in your dog. read more

A few macadamia nuts can cause real short-term neurological problems for dogs — tremors, dizziness and even temporary paralysis. Your dog is better off without macadamia nuts. It is important to remember that, voracious eaters as dogs can be, they are generally much smaller than people. read more