Some dogs love to pick up and eat beechnuts while walking through the forest. That can be dangerous. The toxins contained in the fruits lead to dangerous symptoms of poisoning in four-legged friends.
Are beechnuts poisonous to dogs?
Beechnuts are poisonous to dogs because they contain hydrogen cyanide, fagin and oxalic acid. Eating raw beechnuts can cause symptoms of intoxication such as heavy panting, tremors, salivation and shortness of breath. In autumn, dog owners should avoid beech forests or keep their dogs on a leash.
Beechnuts are poisonous when raw
Beechnuts contain three substances that are classified as toxic. These are:
- Prussic acid
- Fagin
- Oxalic acid
Eating the raw nuts causes discomfort and other symptoms of poisoning.
Signs of beechnut poisoning
- Heavy panting
- Trembling
- Salivation
- Shortness of breath
If these symptoms occur after a walk in the forest in autumn, it cannot be ruled out that the dog has eaten beechnuts.
As a dog owner, you should therefore make sure that you avoid beech forests in autumn or keep your dog on a leash.
Tips & Tricks
Eating a beechnut will not seriously harm a dog. However, if he has eaten several fruits, you should call the animal ambulance to be on the safe side. If signs of poisoning occur, the animal must be taken to the veterinary emergency room immediately.
