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Dogs can eat cashews. These nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and are therefore healthy for both humans and dogs. Read on to find out what you need to keep in mind when feeding them to your dog.
Cashews: A Healthy Snack for Dogs
Cashews are also very healthy for dogs—these nuts don’t just provide us humans with many important nutrients.
- Cashews contain omega-3 fatty acids, fat, phosphorus, and fiber.
- While the phosphorus in cashews is healthy for teeth and bones, too much phosphorus in a dog’s diet can damage their kidneys.
- Therefore, feed cashews in small portions and not too often.
- Only give your dog plain cashews. Salted or sweetened cashews, such as those found in human snacks, are harmful to dogs.
- In addition to cashews, your dog can also eat hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, pecans, and almonds.
- After your dog eats the nuts for the first time, keep an eye on how your dog is doing. It’s possible that the nuts don’t agree with your dog and a rash develops, or your dog suddenly experiences various other symptoms.
- In this case, you should, of course, stop feeding your dog cashews. A visit to the vet can also help determine whether your dog might be allergic to nuts.
