Can Dogs Eat Almonds?

⚠️ Not recommended

Not recommended. Almonds are not toxic like macadamia nuts, but dogs don’t chew them well — they can block the gut — and they are high in fat.

Reviewed by Plan for Paw · Updated October 2026 · 1 source

If your dog ate almonds

One or two almonds usually pass. Call your vet if your dog ate many or shows vomiting, belly pain or difficulty passing stools.

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How to give almonds safely

  • Best avoided.
  • Salted, flavoured or chocolate-coated almonds are worse.

Sources

General information checked against published veterinary sources. Every dog is different — ask your vet before changing its diet, and call them if it seems unwell.