Better to skip them
Hazelnuts are not toxic to dogs, but they are best avoided. They are a choking and blockage hazard for small dogs, very high in fat, and nut spreads such as Nutella contain chocolate.
| Can dogs eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | Not toxic |
| Main risk | Round shape is a choking and blockage risk |
| 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.
Hazelnuts are not toxic to dogs, but they are best avoided. They are a choking and blockage hazard for small dogs, very high in fat, and nut spreads such as Nutella contain chocolate.
No. Nutella contains cocoa and lots of sugar and fat. A lick is unlikely to cause chocolate poisoning in a large dog, but it is not a safe treat.
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
Hazelnuts are not toxic to dogs, but they are best avoided. They are a choking and blockage hazard for small dogs, very high in fat, and nut spreads such as Nutella contain chocolate.