{"id":16696,"date":"2022-10-10T08:13:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=16696"},"modified":"2022-10-10T07:49:43","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T13:49:43","slug":"are-acorns-bad-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/dogs\/are-acorns-bad-for-dogs","title":{"rendered":"Hazards of Autumn: Are Acorns Bad for Dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are acorns bad for dogs? Yes, acorns are bad for dogs. In fact, acorns are actually poisonous to dogs. But how can you keep your pup away from them when it’s already autumn and they’re literally all over the ground?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s October, which means oak trees (scientific name Quercus) are shedding their leaves and acorns on the reg. Acorns are falling to the ground, on your head, and even denting your car. While this may be a squirrel’s favorite time of year, it can be a hassle for pet parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive into why eating acorns can be detrimental to your dog’s health, what the symptoms are, how acorn poisoning is treated, and how to keep your dog from eating any more acorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troublesome Tannins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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No, we’re not talking about the qualities of your favorite pinot noir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tannins are naturally occurring bitter and astringent chemical compounds that can also be found in bark, oak leaves<\/a>, rhubarb, coffee, and tea, to name a few. Acorns are abundant in tannins, which are not kind to your pet’s digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acorn toxicity is caused by this high concentration of gallotannins, which is why it’s key to prevent your pup from eating acorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Acorns Bad for Dogs? The Symptoms of Acorn Poisoning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now that you know acorns are bad for dogs, let’s look into what happens if your dog eats too many acorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the signs and symptoms of dog acorn poisoning (also known as quercus poisoning):<\/p>\n\n\n\n