Can dogs eat Cupuaçu?

can dogs eat cupuacuNo

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

No, cupuaçuis should not be fed to dogs. Cupuacuis is very high in fat and can potentially trigger pancreatitis in dogs. Cupuaçuis seeds also contain theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs; though the amount of toxic substances is small, it is best to be safe than sorry and keep cupuaçuis away from dogs.

Risks

health-risks
  • The cupuaçu seed has small amounts of theobromine and caffeine, which speeds up a dog's heart rate.
  • Cupuaçu has a very high-fat content.
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