Can dogs eat pistachios?

If your dog has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.

Why

The high fat content can lead to pancreatitis, and the salt on store-bought nuts can cause sodium ion poisoning. Additionally, the hard shells pose a serious choking hazard and can cause intestinal blockages.

If you do feed it

Serve only unsalted, raw or dry-roasted pistachios without any shells.
Limit to one or two shelled nuts for small dogs and no more than three for large dogs.
Always remove the green skin (hull) as it can cause stomach upset.
Introduce slowly and monitor for vomiting or diarrhea after eating.

Watch out for

shells and hulls
salted or flavored varieties
chocolate-coated pistachios
moldy or rancid nuts

Better choices

Unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)Plain roasted sunflower seeds Carrot sticks Apple slices (core and seeds removed)

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