What happens if a dog eats chestnuts?
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A dog eating a small amount of chestnuts is usually not a big problem, but eating too many may cause indigestion or poisoning. Chestnuts are high in crude fiber and starch; too much can cause indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting.
In addition, chestnuts contain a substance called tannic acid; too much may cause poisoning signs including thirst, dry mouth, vomiting, and diarrhea, even kidney damage. Finally, if the dog swallows the shell or inner skin, it may choke and need prompt hospital care.