Nuts & seeds · updated 2026-09-12
Can dogs eat hazelnuts?
Skip — choking, blockage and fat.
Why
Hazelnuts aren't toxic, but they're exactly the size that lodges in a small dog's throat or intestine, and they're fatty. Chocolate-hazelnut spread adds chocolate.
What to do instead
Skip.
Symptoms to watch for
Choking, vomiting, blockage; chocolate toxicity from spreads.
If your dog has eaten hazelnuts, don't wait for symptoms.
Call your vet, or in the US the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661), 24 hours a day. Have the amount, the time and any packaging ready.
And for cats?
Avoid. Skip. Can cats eat hazelnuts? →
Related foods for dogs
- AlmondsAvoid
- CashewsIn moderation
- Chia & flax seedsIn moderation
- Macadamia nutsToxic
- Mixed nutsAvoid
- Peanut butterIn moderation
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs, based on published veterinary guidance (ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, AKC, VCA). It is not a substitute for advice from your own vet, who knows your dog's weight, age and medical history. If you are unsure, ask them before sharing any human food.