Pistachios contain no toxins either raw or roasted. However, dog owners should not give their four-legged friends pistachios to eat. The kernels are often contaminated with mold spores, to which dogs react allergically.
Are pistachios poisonous to dogs?
Pistachios are not poisonous to dogs. However, they should not be eaten as the kernels are often contaminated with mold spores. If stored incorrectly, pistachios can form aflatoxins, which are harmful to your four-legged friends.
Pistachios are often contaminated with mold
If stored incorrectly, aflatoxins form on the pistachio kernels. These are fungal toxins that are mainly found in the mold Aspergillus flavus. They are harmful to dogs but also to people and can cause serious he alth problems.
Dogs react more strongly to mold than humans.
Many of the imported pistachios show very high levels of aflatonins.
Pistachios harmful but not deadly
Mold poisoning from pistachios is usually not fatal, but sensitive dogs can react to it with liver problems and stomach and intestinal disorders.
Most dogs won't do any harm if they occasionally steal a few pistachios. However, regular consumption is not recommended.
Tips & Tricks
Store opened pistachio bags in a cool, dry place out of the reach of the dog.
