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Horse chestnuts are poisonous to dogs. It causes a reduction in red blood cells. Watch for vomiting and diarrhea, jaundice, seizures. If there are any signs of this within 12 hours, go to the Vet immediately!

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Sweet chestnuts have been proven to be non toxic to dogs. You do not want them to start out eating a large amount due to the fact that it can cause diarrhea, but over time your dog can indulge in sweet chestnuts.

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not that I know of, I think they are only poisonous to humans when uncooked.

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yeah they are

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Q: Are horse chestnuts conkers poisonous to humans?
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Can you eat horse chestnuts when pregnant?

Conkers (Horse Chestnuts) are inedible, possibly toxic to everyone.


Do deer eat conkers?

Deer eat conkers. Conkers are more commonly known as horse chestnuts. These nuts are slightly poisonous. However, deer have the capability of breaking down the toxins and are able to eat them safely.


Why are chesnuts called horse chesnuts?

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No, they are not. The nuts that are called chestnuts are poisonous to horses and ponies though.


What is the difference between conkers and horse chestnuts?

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Are horse chestnuts conkers poisonous to goats?

Not commonly reported, but sporadic cases have been recorded. In the UK recently a letter in the Veterinary Record by veterinary surgeon David Harwood described the possible poisoning of a goat by consuming chipped branches, leaves and conkers from a fallen Horse Chestnut tree.


What eats conkers?

Yes, but you can overdose and you'll get ill. You can also eat acorns. Both seeds must be cut or crushed, leeched in water, and cooked before eating. Also, any evergreen that produces a pine cone type seed has seeds that can be eaten.


Are chestnuts poisonous to dogs?

Chestnuts are not poisonous to dogs. However, the horse chestnut also known as buckeyes are toxic to dogs and other animals.


Which game is played in autumn using the fruit of the horse chestnuts tree?

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What type of tree do conkers grow into?

Conkers come from the horse chestnut.


What are the precautions associated with using horse chestnut?

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