Can dogs eat walnuts?

Better not

AKC advises avoiding walnuts altogether: they are a choking hazard, high in fat (pancreatitis risk) and prone to mold that produces aflatoxin. Black walnuts and moldy nuts are toxic.

Better choices, for example

Bananas: Yes, in small amounts
Watermelon: Yes, in small amounts
Apples: Yes, in small amounts
Strawberries: Yes, in small amounts

Sources

AKC – Can Dogs Eat Walnuts?
ASPCA Animal Poison Control – People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets

Last checked: October 2026

Almonds: Better not
Macadamia nuts: Toxic
Peanut butter: Only a little
Peanuts: Only a little
Alcohol: Toxic
Apples: Yes, in small amounts
Avocado: Better not
Bananas: Yes, in small amounts

What can dogs eat?

Can dogs eat walnuts?

Better choices, for example

Sources

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