nuts toxic to dogs
Dogs love the flavor of chocolate, but chocolate in sufficient doses is lethally toxic to dogs (and horses and possibly cats). [1]
Now that the holidays are starting we tend to have more nuts around to nibble on. [2]
Nuts Toxic To Dogs - Walnuts and macadamia nuts toxic to dogs and people should avoid giving human snacks to dogs as many other foods are toxic to dogs besides nuts. [3]
Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, both in its pure form and also in diluted forms (e.g. milk chocolate). [4]
Although macadamia nuts are present year round, they are much more prevalent in the household environment during the holiday seasons, so keep these tasty little nuts out of your dog’s reach. [5]
These symptoms can be even worse if your dog also eats some chocolate with the nuts. [2]
The clinical signs can be markedly increased if chocolate is ingested along with the nuts, as seen in cases where the dog ate the box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts. [5]
The amount of the above items which a dog can consume without becoming ill (or dying) varies from dog to dog. [4]
According to the July 9 edition of “All the Latest News,” nuts are toxic to dogs. [...] The greatest danger is the possibility of kidney failure and esophageal symptoms that are untoward due to the odd effect that the food can have on the dogs. [6]
Within 12 hours of ingesting some of these nuts, dogs display an inability to walk or stand, vomiting, weakness and elevated heart rate. [3]
Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs, although the exact chemical which is responsible has not been identified. [4]
Although empirical studies indicate xylitol may be safe for dogs, there have been cases of foods, candies and gums containing xylitol causing toxic or even fatal liver damage in dogs and should be avoided. [1]
Ingestion of these nuts can be toxic to dogs. [5]
Usually the symptoms go away within 48 hours but the weakness, vomiting, and fear can lead to dangerous, and sometimes deadly, shock. [7]
Sources:
[1] Know That Now: Are Nuts Toxic To Dogs
[2] Macadamia nuts toxic to dogs - Slashfood
[3] Nuts Toxic To Dogs
[4] Toxic Dog Food
[5] Centennial Valley Animal Hospital - Featured Article
[6] Nuts Can Be Toxic to Dogs - Associated Content
[7] 3 ARTICLES: MACADAMIA NUTS ARE TOXIC TO DOGS