Can dogs eat Walnuts?
Walnuts（くるみ）
With care
High in fat, so watch the amount, and avoid old or moldy ones.
713 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
Per 100g: 68.8g fat and 713 kcal, with 14.6g protein, 150mg magnesium, and 1.21mg copper.
Walnut fat is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, and walnuts are known for containing alpha-linolenic acid, a plant-based omega-3. ALA is in the same omega-3 family as EPA and DHA, but the body does not use it the same way.
How to serve
Use unsalted, additive-free ones. Do not use old walnuts or ones that have gone damp and moldy. Neurological symptoms from mold toxins have been reported in dogs. Because it is high in fat, for dogs with a history of pancreatitis, or dogs who have been told to limit fat, it is something to discuss with your veterinarian.
Nutrition
Walnuts (per 100 g)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 713 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14.6 g |
| Fat | 68.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.7 g |
| Calcium | 85 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
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| Fiber | 7.5 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 3.1 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 540 mg |
| Magnesium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg |
| Copper | 1.21 mg |
| Iodine | − |
| Selenium | − |
| Manganese | 3.44 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| EPA | − |
| DHA | − |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | − |
"−" means the item is not listed in the source table (it does not mean zero).
In food-energetics terms
In traditional food energetics it is classified as "warming" — said to gently warm the body and often chosen when the body tends to feel cold.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.