December 2011

December Tip of the Month

Macadamia Nuts

Beware of the Macadamia Nut over the holidays with your canine.

Dogs who may have an appetite for them and have eaten 20grams per kilogram of body weight or greater, can show symptoms of sudden onset of rear limb weakness, and/or depression, vomiting and tremors.

Toxicity may take up to 12 hours to show after ingestion.

If you are suspicious that your dog has ingested Macadamia nuts, seek veterinarian care right away.