Pet owners frequently search “are peanuts safe for dogs?” Bottom line, certain types of nuts can cause poisonings, an upset stomach or an obstruction in a dog’s gastrointestinal tract which can lead to life-saving surgery and unexpected veterinary expenses.
According to Nationwide pet insurance, walnut poisoning is one of the most common claims for toxic ingestion.
Source: VPI Pet Insurance. Link.
INSIGHTS: The “Nut Dangers to Dogs Infographic” referenced has health information and treatment costs for nut toxicity. It is good content for an e-newsletter, social media post or hand-out for the holiday season.