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Can dogs eat macadamia nuts?
Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs. As little as 0.7 g per 1 kg of body weight can cause poisoning, with weakness in the hind legs, trembling and vomiting.
Not a substitute for advice from your vetUpdated Sep 26, 2026
AI imageDid your dog eat macadamia nuts?
Call your vet or an emergency vet right away, even if your dog still seems fine. Don't try to make your dog vomit yourself. On the phone, say what your dog ate, how much, when, and how much your dog weighs.
Why macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs
Why it's dangerous
- Hidden in cookies and nut mixes
Keep an eye on dangerous foods
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Dogs should never eat macadamia nuts. If the dangerous ingredient shows up in a food or snack, Kahuno shows the red safety rating the moment you log it, for everyone in the household who feeds the dog.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if my dog ate macadamia nuts?
Call your vet or an emergency vet right away, even if your dog still seems fine. Say what your dog ate, how much and when.
How many macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs?
It depends on the dog, its weight and the amount, and it can't be reliably predicted. That's why the rule is: don't feed it at all.
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- Rückert C. Intoxikationen: Wie gefährlich bereits eine einzige Nuss sein kann. Thieme Tiermedizin, 10.12.2025, Macadamianüsse, toxische Dosis 0,7 bis 4,9 g/kg Körpergewicht.