Pistachios

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🐕 DogCaution
🐱 CatCaution

🐕 Safety Analysis — Dogs

High fat content may cause pancreatitis. Often salted, which is unhealthy. Shells pose a choking hazard. Moldy pistachios may contain aflatoxins. Not recommended.

Symptoms to Watch For

Pancreatitis, digestive upset; aflatoxin poisoning (if moldy)

🐱 Safety Analysis — Cats

High in fat. Often salted. Shells pose a choking hazard. Moldy pistachios present a safety concern. No nutritional benefit. Avoid.

Symptoms to Watch For

Digestive upset, pancreatitis (if excessive)

Additional Notes

High in fat and often salted. Shells are a choking hazard. Moldy pistachios contain aflatoxins.

Sources: ASPCA, 2024

This is general guidance only. Each pet is different. Consult a veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

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Information sourced from ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and veterinary research.

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