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Can dogs eat pecans? No: toxic
Not safe. Pecans can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, may carry tremor-causing mold, and their fat can lead to pancreatitis.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Note what was eaten, roughly how much, and when.
- Tell the vet if the pecans were moldy, salted, or in a pie or candy.
- Watch for vomiting, diarrhea or trembling.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Tremors
- Seizures
Why
Pecans contain juglone, which harms a dog's gut, and they are high in fat. Mold on pecans can produce aflatoxin and other toxins.
Sources
- AKC: Can Dogs Eat Pecans?
- AKC: Can Dogs Eat Acorns and Other Tree Nuts?
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.