[rawfeeding] Re: quick question

"Elizabeth" <rainsou1@...> wrote:
> Stop feeding those almonds! They can be toxic to dogs!
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Almost every website includes almond in their list of can't feeds,
but the ASPCA, the source of especially dire warnings about grapes
and onions and chocolate, considers almonds safe as regards to
toxicity.

http://www.aspca.org/aspcablog/2006_05_21_aspcablog_archive.html
My Yorkie likes a nibble of almonds and Brazil nuts whenever I eat
them. Is this okay for her?
—Alison R.

The good news is that there is currently no data indicating that
Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) or almonds (Prunus dulcis) are
toxic to animals.

They can, however, cause stomach upset if eaten in large quantities.
All nuts contain fats, which can lead to gastrointestinal upset, such
as vomiting and diarrhea. Foods with high fat content can also
potentially produce an inflammatory condition of the pancreas known
as pancreatitis. In addition, many commercially sold nuts are salted—
and if a pet consumed a large volume of salt from the nuts, this
could potentially pose a risk for the development of a sodium ion
toxicosis.

Chris O

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