Contain juglone and tremorgenic mycotoxins from mold. Cause severe neurological symptoms including seizures.
Dogs
Emergency risk
Cats
Emergency risk
Risk level
Danger
Symptoms
Vomiting, tremors, seizures, weakness, incoordination
What to do now
EMERGENCY. Contact vet immediately. Tremorgenic mycotoxin treatment needed.
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EMERGENCY. Contact vet immediately. Tremorgenic mycotoxin treatment needed.
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Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs. The exact mechanism is unknown, but they cause neurological and muscular issues.
Almonds are not toxic but can pose choking hazards and cause digestive issues.
Walnuts, especially moldy ones, can contain tremorgenic mycotoxins that cause seizures.
Contain juglone and can grow mold producing mycotoxins.
Safer than many nuts but high fat. Unsalted only.
Not toxic but high fat. Shells choking hazard.