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🥜 Can dogs eat macadamia nuts?
🟠 No. It can make them ill.
👉 What to do right now
- Call vet.
- Usually self-limiting within 48 hours.
⛔ Don't
- Dismiss hyperthermia as minor
⚖️ How much is too much?
Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.
🐶 Dogs2.4g/kg causes clinical signs
👀 Signs to watch for
- Hind limb weakness
- Vomiting
- Hyperthermia
- Tremors
- Lethargy
⏱️ When do signs show up?
12 hours
🔬 Why is it harmful?
Unknown toxin. Causes weakness, hyperthermia, and tremors specifically in dogs. Cats appear unaffected.
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Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.