Can Dogs Eat Macadamia nuts?
🔴 Toxic — call a vet
No. Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs and can cause weakness, tremors, and overheating.
How much is okay?
Even a small number of nuts can cause symptoms. The exact toxic compound is not fully understood, so any amount is a risk.
Symptoms to watch for
- •Weakness, especially in the back legs
- •Tremors
- •Vomiting
- •Raised body temperature
If your dog already ate it
Call your vet. Symptoms usually appear within 12 hours and most dogs recover with care, but it is worth checking in.
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Frequently asked questions
Are other nuts safe for dogs?
Macadamias are the clearly toxic one. Many other nuts are not toxic but are high in fat and a choking risk, so they are still best avoided.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control, VCA Animal Hospitals. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, ask your vet.
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