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Can pets eat macadamia nuts?

Dogs TOXIC — AVOID

Uniquely toxic to dogs — even a few nuts cause weakness (especially hind legs), tremors, vomiting and hyperthermia. Usually survivable with care, always vet-worthy.

Cats CAUTION

Toxicity is not well documented in cats, but there is no reason to risk it — keep away.

Why

Unknown toxin, dog-specific, reliably causes temporary paralysis-like weakness.

Symptoms to watch for

Hind-leg weakness, tremors, vomiting, fever — onset within 12 hours.

If it already happened

Call the vet; most dogs recover fully in 24–48h with support.

Full emergency guide & poison hotlines →

Keep the numbers close

ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661 — 24/7, a fee may apply. Your own vet first when reachable.

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