Overview
No, hickory nuts are harmful to dogs and should be kept out of their diets. A toxic substance called juglone can be found in their hulls. Hickory nuts are also prone to molds that produce poisonous compounds.
Can dogs eat Hickory nuts?
Risks
- Dogs that ingest large quantities of hickory nuts may suffer from digestive problems.
- If dogs eat hickory nuts frequently, they may develop obesity and pancreatitis over time.
- Hickory nut shells contain juglone, which is toxic to dogs.
- Moldy hickory nuts produce tremorgenic mycotoxins, which are poisonous to dogs.
