Can dogs or cats eat walnuts?
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Can dogs eat walnuts?
If your dog regularly eats walnuts, it's time to break that nutty habit.
One reason why walnuts are unsafe for dogs is their high fat content. Dogs have difficulty digesting large amounts of fat, which can lead to gastrointestinal problems like diarrhoea and vomiting. Over time, too much fat can increase your dog's risk of developing pancreatitis.
Another concern with feeding your dog walnuts is the possibility of choking or intestinal blockages. Walnut shells are hard to digest; they could get stuck in their digestive tract and contribute to serious health issues like an intestinal block. That's no fun.
If your dog requires veterinary treatment due to eating walnuts (or any other unsafe food), dog insurance can help cover the cost of treatment.
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Can cats eat walnuts?
Cats don't generally go nuts for walnuts, but can they have any?
In short: no.
Walnuts contain quite a bit of fat, which may give your cat gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting or diarrhoea and possibly even pancreatitis. Not fun for your cat (or you!).
Walnut shells and walnuts themselves can be choking hazards, too. Cats have small mouths and don't chew their food fully before swallowing, which increases the likelihood of walnut pieces getting stuck in their throat.
If your cat requires veterinary treatment due to eating walnuts (or any other unsafe food), cat insurance can help cover the cost of treatment.
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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