Hey Dog Lovers,
Nuts are on the toxic list of human foods dogs should NOT EAT.
Walnut poisoning is one of the most common claims for toxic ingestions. The average cost to treat walnut poisoning is $419. The average cost to treat liver failure is $720.
Almonds – they are not toxic but do not digest easily and can create gastric intestinal distress.
Black walnuts- contain a toxin called juglone which can cause a vascular disease in horses known as laminitis, but doesn’t appear to cause problems in dogs. Can cause gastric intestinal upset or an obstruction. Also contains tremorgenic mycotoxins which can cause seizures or neurological symptoms.
English Walnuts- can cause gastric upset (tummy ache) or even an obstruction in your dogs body. Can also contain treorgenic mycotoxins which can cause seizures or neurological symptoms.
Hickory Nuts- contain the toxin juglone that can cause gastric problems or an obstruction
Japanese Walnuts- contain no toxicity but can cause gastric intestinal upset or even an obstruction
Macadamia Nuts- very rich in fat which you can give your dog a major upset stomach and can cause pancreatitis
Pecans – contain the toxin juglone
Pistachio Nuts- rich in fat and can cause your dog to get an upset stomach.
Thanks for reading and make sure you come back next week when we share tricks and tips for dealing with a reactive dog.
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