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Is Pecan 'Cape Fear' toxic to dogs?

Carya illinoinensis 'Cape Fear'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pecan 'cape fear' as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists related hickories such as water hickory/bitter pecan (Carya aquatica) as non-toxic, and pecan foliage is not classed among toxic plants. However, pecan nuts contain juglone and the high-fat kernels readily develop mold harbouring tremorgenic mycotoxins and aflatoxin, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, tremors, seizures and pancreatitis in dogs. Keep fallen and moldy nuts away from pets and verify with a vet if ingested.

What to do if your dog ate pecan 'cape fear'

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move pecan 'cape fear' out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of pecan 'cape fear' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten pecan 'cape fear', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is pecan 'cape fear' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pecan 'cape fear' toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pecan 'cape fear' as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. The ASPCA lists related hickories such as water hickory/bitter pecan (Carya aquatica) as non-toxic, and pecan foliage is not classed among toxic plants. However, pecan nuts contain juglone and the high-fat kernels readily develop mold harbouring tremorgenic mycotoxins and aflatoxin, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, tremors, seizures and pancreatitis in dogs. Keep fallen and moldy nuts away from pets and verify with a vet if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pecan 'cape fear'?

The ASPCA lists related hickories such as water hickory/bitter pecan (Carya aquatica) as non-toxic, and pecan foliage is not classed among toxic plants. However, pecan nuts contain juglone and the high-fat kernels readily develop mold harbouring tremorgenic mycotoxins and aflatoxin, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, tremors, seizures and pancreatitis in dogs. Keep fallen and moldy nuts away from pets and verify with a vet if ingested. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to pecan 'cape fear'.

What should I do if my dog ate pecan 'cape fear'?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is pecan 'cape fear' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pecan 'Cape Fear' is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full pecan 'cape fear' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pecan 'cape fear'?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full pecan 'cape fear' pet-safety