Nuts Dogs Can and Can't Eat

No

Acorns

Acorns can be toxic and cause gastrointestinal upset including bloating, vomiting, and diarrhea. They can cause abdominal obstruction and internal damage.

Yes

Almonds

Almonds are not toxic to dogs. But they are not easily digested and can give dogs an upset stomach. Almonds are high fat and can cause pancreatitis.

Yes

Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts are not toxic to dogs. Brazil nuts are high-fat and not easily digested. They can cause stomach upset or abdominal obstruction.

Yes & No

Cashews

Cooked or roasted cashew nuts are safe for dogs. They are high in fat and can cause weight gain and pancreatitis. Raw cashews are toxic to dogs.

Yes & No

Chestnuts

Regular chestnuts are safe for dogs in small amounts. Large amounts can cause diarrhea or pancreatitis. Horse chestnuts are toxic to dogs.

Yes

Hazelnuts

Hazelnuts are not toxic to dogs. They are not easily digested and can cause bowel obstruction. Hazelnuts can also be a choking risk especially for small dogs.

No

Hickory Nuts

Hickory nuts are harmful to dogs. They contain the toxin juglone that can cause gastric upset. They also contain tremorgenic mycotoxins that cause siezures.

No

Macadamias

Macadamia nuts are extremely toxic to dogs. Just one nut can do serious harm. The toxin can cause tremors, dizziness, and paralysis.

Yes

Peanuts

Peanuts without the shell are safe for dogs, both raw and roasted. Peanut shells can tear internal tissue as they pass through a dog's digestive tract.

No

Pecans

Pecans are harmful to dogs. They contain a toxin (juglone) and aflatoxin. Juglone may cause gastric upset. Aflatoxin can cause liver damage.

Yes

Pine Nuts

Pine nuts are not toxic to dogs. They are high in fat which can cause pancreatitis. They are high in phosphorus which can lead to urinary tract issues.

Yes

Pistachios

Pistachio nuts are not toxic to dogs. The shells can tear tissue while going through the digestive tract. Only give small amounts of shelled pistachios to dogs.

No

Walnuts

Walnuts are harmful to dogs. English and black walnuts contain the juglone toxin. They may also contain tremorgenic mycotoxins.