Can dogs eat almonds?
Ask your vet about your own pet. This page is general information from the sources below.
Almonds is only for small amounts, or in certain forms, for dogs. The ASPCA says almonds, pecans and walnuts are high in oils and fat. That can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and in some pets a painful belly problem called pancreatitis. If your pet gets sick after eating nuts, call a vet or a poison line. Almonds are not named as a poison.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Why
The ASPCA says almonds, pecans and walnuts are high in oils and fat. That can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and in some pets a painful belly problem called pancreatitis. If your pet gets sick after eating nuts, call a vet or a poison line.
How to serve it
If you share any at all, keep it to a tiny bite of a plain nut and check with your vet first.
Good to know
Almonds are not named as a poison. The worry is their oil and fat, which can bother the stomach and the pancreas.
Watch for: Mixed nut bags can also hold macadamia nuts, which are toxic to dogs.
Already ate it?
If your pet ate a lot, or you are worried, call your vet. Say what was eaten, how much and when, and have your pet's weight ready.
Poison emergency? Call now
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435, 24 hours a day, every day. A consultation fee may apply.
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661, 24/7. $99 per incident, follow-up calls included.
Or call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
For the children
"Almonds is only a tiny treat for dogs, and only a grown-up decides how much."
A job: Be the label reader. Before a grown-up shares any food with the dog, check this page, and ask a grown-up if the food is not on it.
This page is general information from the sources below, not veterinary advice. Your own vet knows your dog. Dogs differ.
Sources
- ASPCA: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets (checked October 29, 2026)