Good And Bad Nuts: Is Your Dog Nuts About Nuts

There are good and bad nuts that can affect your dog’s health. Although most nuts are heavy in fat, not all nuts are unsafe for dogs. In dogs, this may result in pancreatic problems and obesity.

Giving salted nuts to your dog can cause water retention and other issues, and some nuts, like almonds, can be choking dangers.

Most of the nuts we keep in our houses are okay for dogs. Still, several varieties are hazardous to them, and any nuts that have become moldy are also poisonous to dogs.

Giving your dogs small amounts of nuts and nut butter is okay. Still, it’s crucial to know all the risks and potential toxicity. Despite their small size, all nuts are heavy in calories and fat. A little goes a long way, even when provided as a small snack or gift.

Many dogs might benefit from avoiding nuts in favor of more wholesome treats containing fewer calories, fat, and salt, posing less toxicity risk.

You should not feed your pet nuts because they can make your dog gain weight and are high in calories.

Nuts That You Should Or Shouldn’t Feed Your Dog

Almonds

Many dogs adore almonds, especially with the range of flavored and seasoned almonds that are currently fashionable.

Almonds are particularly heavy in fat and difficult to digest, even though they are not harmful, which might cause an upset stomach and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Only give your pets almonds as a treat and occasionally.

Black Walnuts

Black walnuts contain a toxin that induces vascular disease in horses, not dogs. Consuming black walnuts, however, may result in blockage or gastrointestinal distress.

Black walnuts that have become moldy may contain harmful toxins, which can cause seizures or other neurological problems.

It would be best if you did not feed black walnuts to your dogs.

Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts are okay for dogs to consume, like almonds but are heavy in fat and difficult to digest. A dog that consumes too much Brazil nuts might have gastrointestinal distress.

Cashews

Cashews are generally safe to serve dogs in moderation as long as they are cooked or roasted. There is a poison in raw cashews that you can destroy by cooking, and cashews can upset the stomach because of their fat content.

Do not feed raw cashews, but you can sometimes give them cooked or roasted ones.

Chestnuts

Although American chestnuts are not harmful to dogs, eating them can result in gastrointestinal irritation and the risk of choking or obstruction. Avoid feeding chestnuts to your pets if at all possible.

It is okay if your dog ingests a small portion. However, it should not be a regular occurrence.

English Walnuts

English walnuts, the sort of walnut most frequently consumed as a snack, might cause gastrointestinal distress or obstruction in addition to an unsettled stomach.

Moldy English walnuts, like black or Japanese walnuts, may contain harmful toxins and dangerous chemicals from fungi. These toxins and chemicals can result in seizures or other neurological problems.

It is not advisable to give your dog English walnuts.

Hazelnuts

In moderation, hazelnuts are generally safe to eat and are not poisonous to dogs. Smaller dogs may be at risk of choking or obstruction due to their size and form.

It is okay to feed hazelnuts on occasion to larger dogs.

Hickory Nuts

Another nut has been linked to laminitis in horses but isn’t yet known to do the same for canine vascular disease.

Hickory nuts may upset your stomach or clog your digestive tract. Additionally, rotten hickory nuts, like moldy walnuts, may contain toxins that can result in seizures or other neurological problems.

You can give hickory nuts to your dog but only in small quantities.

Japanese Walnuts

Japanese walnuts can cause intestinal blockage or stomach distress even if they are not harmful.

Like other walnuts, Moldy Japanese walnuts may contain tremorgenic mycotoxins that can result in seizures or other neurological problems.

Do not feed your pets Japanese walnuts

Macadamia Nuts

These nuts are one of the top “human foods” dogs should not eat. These nuts are high in fat, putting your dog at risk for a major gastrointestinal upset or might cause pancreatitis. They contain an unidentified toxin that can cause brain problems.

It would be best if you did not feed your pet macadamia nuts.

Peanuts

Since dogs generally enjoy the taste of peanuts, manufacturers commonly use peanuts in nutritious and safe treats.

Owners should give their dogs only raw or roasted, unsalted, and shell-free peanuts. When made into a treat, peanut butter should contain peanuts, and it is unsafe to sweeten it with sugar, salt, or artificial sweeteners.

Pecans

Pecans have a history of contributing to laminitis in horses, just as walnuts and hickory nuts. Giving nuts to your dog could cause gastrointestinal upset or an obstruction.

Furthermore, rotten pecans may contain harmful toxins resulting in seizures or other neurological problems.

Pistachio Nuts

Although not harmful to dogs, pistachios are another type of nut high in fat, and they may cause an upset stomach or pancreatitis.

Feeding pistachio without the shell is best as a treat and only sometimes.

References: dogingtonpost.com, akc.org, purewow.com