Quick safety groups
Use the groups to identify plain small portions versus high-fat, salted, shelled, or toxic choices.
Macadamia nuts and xylitol are serious concerns
Keep macadamia nuts away from dogs, and check nut butter labels for xylitol or birch sugar before offering any amount.
Review toxic foodsNut and seed risk notes
Avoid shells, salted nuts, candy-coated nuts, chocolate mixes, and large fatty handfuls.
Check peanut butter and other nut butters for xylitol, birch sugar, chocolate, and added sweeteners.
Small dogs can choke on whole nuts and large seeds.
High-fat nuts can be a poor choice for dogs with pancreatitis risk.
Usually OK in small amounts
Plain, appropriate portions are the main rule.
SMALL AMOUNT Keep Peanuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
CashewsSMALL AMOUNT Use only a few plain cashews on an occasional basis, never a handful. Skip cashews altogether for dogs with pancreatitis, obesity, or a fat-restricted diet unless their veterinarian has advised otherwise.
Peanut ButterSMALL AMOUNT For a small dog, use a pea-sized smear; for a large dog, a teaspoon-sized amount is a conservative occasional treat. Do not feed big spoonfuls, daily stuffed toys, cookies, protein bars, or sweetened products because peanut butter is calorie-dense and fatty.
WalnutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Walnuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Pumpkin SeedsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Pumpkin Seeds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
PecansSMALL AMOUNT Keep Pecans to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
NutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Nuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Sunflower SeedsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Sunflower Seeds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Chia SeedsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Chia Seeds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Sesame SeedsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Sesame Seeds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
AcornsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Acorns to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Almond ButterSMALL AMOUNT Keep Almond Butter to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Pomegranate SeedsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Pomegranate Seeds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Pistachio NutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Pistachio Nuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Nuts AlmondsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Nuts Almonds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Poppy SeedsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Poppy Seeds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
ChestnutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Chestnuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Watermelon SeedsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Watermelon Seeds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Cashew NutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Cashew Nuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Flax SeedsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Flax Seeds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
HazelnutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Hazelnuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
SesameSMALL AMOUNT Keep Sesame to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Pecan NutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Pecan Nuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
PistachioSMALL AMOUNT Keep Pistachio to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Boiled PeanutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Boiled Peanuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Brazil NutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Brazil Nuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Nuts And SeedsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Nuts And Seeds to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Peanut ShellsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Peanut Shells to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Avoid
These are poor routine choices or have avoidable risk.