Can dogs or cats eat hazelnuts?
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Can dogs eat hazelnuts?
Despite not technically being toxic, hazelnuts pose several health risks to dogs. We don't recommend feeding your dog any. To start, their small, round shape makes them a choking hazard, especially for smaller breeds.
Dogs may also struggle to digest hazelnuts, leading to gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation. Hazelnuts are also high in fat. Excessive fat intake in dogs can lead to pancreatitis, which is not only painful for your pet but can also lead to other serious health issues if not addressed promptly.
So, what do we do if our dog sneakily eats hazelnut when we’re not looking? Look for any signs of discomfort, and if you spot something amiss, call the vet ASAP.
If your dog eats hazelnuts and is showing signs of illness such as lethargy, diarrhoea, or vomiting, reach out to your veterinarian immediately. If they require veterinary care as a result of eating any unsafe foods, dog insurance can help cover the cost of treatment.
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Can cats eat hazelnuts?
While hazelnuts aren’t labelled as toxic for cats, they do come with potential problems. First off, their small, round shape is a choking hazard, especially for petite kitties!
Hazelnuts might take our kitties on a not-so-fun adventure, causing an upset stomach or even a chaotic episode of diarrhoea.
The nuts are also high in fat. While fats are essential in diets, too much can lead to pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. It’s as unpleasant as it sounds and can lead to other health issues if not addressed swiftly. Plus, nut allergies can be a thing for cats too, leading to all sorts of itchy and scratchy scenarios.
If your cat eats hazelnuts and is showing signs of illness such as lethargy, diarrhoea, or vomiting, reach out to your veterinarian immediately. If they require veterinary care as a result of eating any unsafe foods, cat insurance can help cover the cost of treatment.
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Pet poison emergency protocol
If your pet is acting sick, call your regular veterinarian immediately. If your regular veterinarian is closed, call a nearby on-call veterinarian, animal urgent care, or veterinary emergency hospital. If your pet is not acting sick but you think they may have been exposed to a poison, call the Animal Poison Line (01202 50 9000).
Food safety statuses
Could be given almost daily without harm
Not toxic, but should not be given regularly
Toxic or simply too risky to give to your pet