Frequently (and not so frequently) Asked Questions
BRIEF: Are acorns toxic to dogs?
QUESTION:
I HAVE AN EIGHT MONTH OLD PUPPY WHO EATS EVERYTHING HE CAN GET TO. WE
STILL DO NOT LET HIM OUT IN THE BACKYARD WITH HIM ON A LEASH SO THAT WE CAN
TRY TO KEEP HIM FROM EATING EVERYTHING. HE IS A CAIRN TERRIER.
SOME OF THE BOOKS I HAVE SAY THAT ACORNS ARE TOXIC TO DOGS. I'M JUST
CURIOUS SINCE SQUIRRELS AND OTHER ANIMALS EAT THEM. ARE THEY DEADLY FOR
DOGS?
ANSWER:
A few acorns won't hurt them, but alot will interfere with protein digestion and
high intakes may lead to gastro intestinal distress or worse.