It’s best to contact your vet for guidance if your dog ingests a conker. Image: Goochie Poochie Grooming/Pexels
Can dogs eat conker fruits?
Conkers can also get stuck in a dog’s throat or block their intestines due to their size. It can also cause stomach upset.
It’s best to contact your vet for guidance if your dog ingests a conker. Image: Goochie Poochie Grooming/Pexels
If your dog eats a conker, it’s a cause for concern because conkers from horse chestnut trees are poisonous to dogs when chewed and swallowed.
Conkers can also get stuck in a dog’s throat or block their intestines due to their size.
It’s best to contact your vet for guidance if your dog ingests a conker.
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Why dogs don’t eat conkers
Conkers taste bitter, so your dog might spit them out, which is the best scenario, and your dog should be okay.
However, if your dog swallows conkers, it can cause stomach upset and more severe issues.
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Smaller dogs or those who eat many conkers are at greater risk, so contact your vet, especially if you’re unsure how much your dog ate.
Signs of poisoning may appear within 1 to 24 hours or more, but don’t wait for them; contact your vet promptly for better treatment.
In severe cases, additional signs like dilated pupils, depression, excitement, seizures, coma, and even death can occur.
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