Better to skip them
It is best not to give dogs pistachios. They are not considered toxic, but shells can cause choking or blockage, they are high in fat, and pistachios can carry aflatoxin-producing mold.
| Can dogs eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | Not considered toxic in small amounts |
| Main risk | Shells can cause choking or intestinal blockage |
| 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.
It is best not to give dogs pistachios. They are not considered toxic, but shells can cause choking or blockage, they are high in fat, and pistachios can carry aflatoxin-producing mold.
Watch for vomiting, constipation, belly pain or loss of appetite, and call your vet, especially for small dogs.
No. It is high in sugar and fat, and dairy can upset the stomach.
Plain peanuts and cashews are the safest in small amounts. Avoid macadamia nuts (toxic) and moldy or black walnuts.
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
It is best not to give dogs pistachios. They are not considered toxic, but shells can cause choking or blockage, they are high in fat, and pistachios can carry aflatoxin-producing mold.