Better to skip them
Avoid pecans. Like walnuts, pecans can grow mold that produces toxins harmful to dogs, and they are high in fat. Pecan pie adds sugar and is a poor choice too.
| Can dogs eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | A single fresh pecan is unlikely to cause serious harm |
| Main risk | Moldy pecans can contain mycotoxins that cause tremors or liver damage |
| 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:
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Avoid pecans. Like walnuts, pecans can grow mold that produces toxins harmful to dogs, and they are high in fat. Pecan pie adds sugar and is a poor choice too.
Fresh pecans are not considered highly toxic, but mold toxins and fat make them risky. Avoid them.
No. It is high in sugar and fat and may contain other harmful ingredients.
Vomiting, diarrhea, tremors or weakness. Call your vet if you see any of these.
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
Avoid pecans. Like walnuts, pecans can grow mold that produces toxins harmful to dogs, and they are high in fat.