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Acorns are bad for dogs--they contain a substance that can make them sick, from just a bad tummy to intestinal blockage, and of course if they eat the shells, the sharp edges can't do the intestinal tract any good. As with a lot of things, he/she can knosh a couple without any ill effects, but my dog thinks God is dropping candy for him, and he is like a kid on Halloween, getting all he can. Muzzling helps, but we can't watch him every second. Yesterday, he had a few too many with their shells on and today he's pretty droopy. But he's had a couple a day probably for weeks since they started falling with no ill-effects.
The acid in dog stomachs would probably dissolve steel; you of course want to be careful of what she/he ingests; just use some common sense, but acorns are not the biggest danger to dogs. Just be mindful of it in the fall and keep the snacking to a minimum. Tell him to leave them for the squirrels who are at least smart enough to take the shell off.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoWell, if your dog ate some acorns, or A acorn, it shouldn't hurt him/her. I know that my dogs once ate acorns, and they never got sick or anything. So your dog should be fine, but if they have symptoms, such as puking, 'coughing', etc., you should probably take him/her into your local vet, Hope this helped.
I have a min-pin that ate some acorns last night, and started having seizures a few hours later. I found the following info. It's best to play it safe I think and not allow them to have acorns.
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∙ 16y agoPotentially yes they are
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∙ 14y agoyes because it can make it choke
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What tree has acorns?
Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree.
Are horses allergic to acorns?
Oak is Toxic to horses if eaten, it takes many pounds of acorns to cause a bad reaction, but other parts of the tree can have quicker results.
What animal can jump from tree to tree collecting acorns and cach to store for the winter?
Squirrels can jump from tree to tree and collect acorns for the winter.
How many acorns does a oak tree produce each year?
Acorns are the fru it of an oak tree. The number of acorns depends on several factors. The number of flowers the tree produces, the number of flowers that are pollinated, the health of the tree, and the age of the tree would all have an affect on the number of acorns produced.
How do acorns develop?
If conditions are good,it becomes a tree. An acorn is a seed.
Are acorns and chestnuts the same?
No. Acorns are the seeds from an oak tree. Chestnuts refer to either the tree itself, or seeds from the chestnut tree.
Are the branches of a dogwood tree poisonous if eaten by a dog?
Generally, dogwood branches are not toxic to dogs. What's helpful is that most dogs don't show an interest in the branches, flowers, or berries of the dogwood plant.
What is a large tree that bears acorns?
The Oak tree.
Can you eat South Florida oak tree acorns?
Yes the acorns are edible.
Are willow acacia trees toxic to dogs?
Yes, never feed dogs ANY acacia leaves or any part of the tree.
Does a oak tree have acorns?
Yes.
What kind of nut grows on a oak tree?
Acorns grow on oak trees.
