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Macadamia nuts

Applies to: Dog

Toxic to dogs. Can cause weakness, tremors and hyperthermia.

Possible symptoms

Weakness in hind legs, tremors, vomiting, fever.

What to do

Call the vet. Note amount and time.

Why it is a problem

Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, tremors, vomiting and fever in dogs even in small amounts, although the cause is unknown. Chocolate-coated nuts add a second risk.

What a vet may do

A vet will assess your dog, may induce vomiting and give supportive treatment. Signs usually appear within hours and typically improve with care.

How to prevent it

Keep nuts, cookies and mixed snacks off tables and out of reach.

Poisoning or emergency. PatiTools is not an emergency service. If signs are serious, go or call now.

Written by the PatiTools Editorial Team for general information. It is not veterinary advice and does not replace a vet.

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General references

These are general veterinary toxicology references, not a citation for every sentence on this page. Amounts and severity depend on your pet's size, health and how much was eaten.