Can cats or dogs eat roasted chestnuts?
Cats: Edible · Dogs: Edible — True chestnuts (Castanea dentata) are not poisonous to dogs, cats and horses, unlike horse chestnuts, which are a different tree and are poisonous. It should be given purely cooked. Not salted or spiced. And peel off the hard skin first to reduce the risk of choking. If the pet eats a small amount of ordinary roasted chestnuts, do not worry. But if you're not sure if it's a horse chestnut or if you swallow the hard shell and choke on it, Should be taken to see a veterinarian.
English nameChestnuts (roasted, American/sweet chestnut)
catedible
dogedible
Instructions
If the pet eats a small amount of ordinary roasted chestnuts, do not worry. But if you're not sure if it's a horse chestnut or if you swallow the hard shell and choke on it, Should be taken to see a veterinarian.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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