Can dogs eat macadamia nuts?
Toxic to dogs. Even small numbers are linked to weakness, tremors and overheating.
Macadamia nuts are documented as toxic to dogs, with effects reported after even small amounts. Recorded signs include weakness in the back legs, tremors, vomiting and a raised temperature. The mechanism is not fully understood, but veterinary sources list macadamias among the nuts to keep away from dogs.
Classification reflects guidance from ASPCA, VCA, Kennel Club.
Other nut foods
Note. Food-safety classifications are compiled from published guidance by the ASPCA, VCA Hospitals, the PDSA, Blue Cross and the UK Kennel Club. They are a general, documentary summary of established consensus, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Check the full can dogs eat…? list, and where a dog has eaten something unsafe the documented course is to contact a vet.