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My 10kg beagle ate two macadamia nuts in 20minutes and is now wobbling—how much is too much?

Dogs · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

No, any amount of macadamia nuts can be toxic to dogs, and your 10kg beagle’s wobbling shows it’s already reacting. The nuts cause weakness, loss of coordination and tremors within about 12hours after ingestion. Most dogs recover with supportive care, but prompt veterinary evaluation is recommended to manage the weakness. I keep a small bowl of the nuts on the counter out of reach and always sweep the floor for stray shells after parties. Call your vet immediately or the ASPCA Poison Control at 888‑426‑4435 for guidance.

Macadamia nuts — Food safety facts

Do not feed · Dogs · full breakdown on the linked food page

Toxic to dogs — weakness, wobbliness and tremors within 12 hours. Usually recoverable, but call your vet.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Macadamia nuts should not be given to dogs at all. Even a small amount can do harm, so there is no portion small enough to be safe.

Do not induce vomiting and do not give milk or oil to “dilute” it. Note the food and roughly how much was eaten, then call your vet or a pet poison hotline and follow their advice on whether to bring the pet in straight away.

Macadamia nuts has no place in everyday feeding: keep the rest of the day's food unchanged after this and watch the next walk and the stool that comes with it.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Macadamia nuts food facts page.

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