Can my dog eat macadamia nuts?
No.
Macadamias are toxic to dogs: they cause weakness, wobbly back legs, tremors and fever. Most dogs recover within two days, but call a vet.
Already ate it?
If they ate itCall a vet, especially if the nuts were chocolate-coated — that's two toxins at once. Don't make them vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Watch forWeakness in the back legs, wobbliness, tremors, vomiting, fever — within 12 hours, usually gone within 12–48 hours.
Thinking of giving it?
Why not even a littleSigns reported from about 2.4 g per kg of body weight. One nut weighs roughly 2–3 g, so 8–12 nuts can affect a 10 kg dog.
WhyThey cause weakness, tremors, vomiting and fever, usually within twelve hours. Why is still not understood, but the illness is rarely fatal.
Where this comes from. Merck Veterinary Manual — Macadamia Nut Toxicosis in Dogs; ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center — People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets.
Reviewed: 20 October 2026
A guide, not a diagnosis. If your dog seems unwell, call your vet.
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