Can dogs eat Hickory nuts?

can dogs eat hickory nutsNo

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat hickory nuts? 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.

Risks

health-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.
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