Better to skip them
Almonds are not toxic to dogs, but they are a poor choice. Dogs do not digest them well, whole almonds can cause choking or a blockage, and they are high in fat. Salted and flavored almonds are worse.
| Can dogs eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | Not toxic to dogs |
| Main risk | Hard to digest; can cause vomiting and diarrhea |
| Puppies? | No |
A small amount is unlikely to cause serious harm in a healthy dog. Remove any remaining food, offer fresh water and watch for vomiting, diarrhea, a painful belly or lethargy over the next 24-48 hours. Call your vet if your dog ate a large amount, is small, young or has health problems (such as pancreatitis), or if the food contained onion, garlic, chocolate or xylitol.
These are safe for dogs in treat-size amounts:
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Almonds are not toxic to dogs, but they are a poor choice. Dogs do not digest them well, whole almonds can cause choking or a blockage, and they are high in fat. Salted and flavored almonds are worse.
Usually not for a medium or large dog. Watch for vomiting, discomfort or constipation, and call your vet if they appear.
Unsweetened almond milk is not toxic in small amounts, but it offers no benefit. Avoid sweetened versions and any with xylitol.
A small lick of plain, xylitol-free almond butter is generally okay.
No. Puppies are smaller and more vulnerable than adults, so it is best avoided entirely.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
Caution
Almonds are not toxic to dogs, but they are a poor choice. Dogs do not digest them well, whole almonds can cause choking or a blockage, and they are high in fat.