Can Dogs Eat Pistachios?

⚠️ Not recommended

Not recommended. Pistachios are not toxic, but they are fatty, and the shells are a choking and blockage hazard.

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

If your dog ate pistachios

Call your vet if your dog swallowed shells or a large amount and is vomiting or seems uncomfortable.

Call your vet or a 24/7 animal poison line now: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661

How to give pistachios safely

  • Best avoided.
  • Never shells, and never salted or flavoured nuts.

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.