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Can dogs eat Pine nuts?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat pine nuts? Yes, pine nuts are great for dogs. They are rich in phosphorous, which promotes healthy cell growth. However, pine nuts should be offered sparingly to dogs since they contain too much fat. Gorging on them can lead to gastrointestinal upset and even pancreatitis.

Benefits

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  • Pine nuts are rich in phosphorus that helps support healthy cells.

Risks

health-risks
  • Although pine nuts are not toxic to dogs, they are high in fat and phosphorus. Together these can irritate a dog's digestive system and cause stomach problems.
  • Because of the high phosphorus levels in pine nuts, long-term consumption can cause kidney and bladder stones.
  • Excessive long-term consumption may also cause pancreatitis and obesity.
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