Acorns
DangerContain gallotannins causing severe GI upset, kidney damage, and liver failure. Oak leaves also toxic.
Quick Answer: Is Acorns Toxic to Dogs or Cats?
Use this short answer first, then read symptoms and what to do next.
Is Acorns toxic to dogs?
Yes. Treat Acorns as an emergency risk for dogs. Call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away after exposure.
Is Acorns toxic to cats?
Yes. Treat Acorns as an emergency risk for cats. Call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away after exposure.
Symptoms to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, kidney failure
What should I do now?
EMERGENCY. Contact vet immediately. Can cause acute kidney failure.
Dogs
Emergency risk
Cats
Emergency risk
Risk level
Danger
Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, kidney failure
What to do now
EMERGENCY. Contact vet immediately. Can cause acute kidney failure.
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Open hubSymptoms to Watch For
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, kidney failure
What to Do
EMERGENCY. Contact vet immediately. Can cause acute kidney failure.
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