Is Pecan 'Desirable' toxic to dogs?

No — pecan 'desirable' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. The pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis) is classed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses (its genus, including Carya/hickory, carries no plant-toxicity listing). However, this does not make the nuts a safe treat: pecans contain juglone and stored or fallen nuts readily develop aflatoxin and tremorgenic moulds that can cause vomiting, liver damage or seizures, and their high fat can trigger pancreatitis. Keep dropped nuts away from pets.

Yes — the ASPCA lists pecan 'desirable' as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pecan 'Desirable' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full pecan 'desirable' pet-safety guide for both species.

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.