Moondog
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Yep that's *bab*. didn't you ask this question a couple of days ago?
Weimaraner Mom
Too many of them can be toxic. My Weim ate a bunch at the dog park and the next morning she was vomiting and had severe diarrhea. I try very hard to make sure she doesn't eat any when at the park, the vet trip was expensive since she kept vomiting them up.
It's best not to let your dog eat acorns.
Kari M
Yes it is. We just did surgery on a dog last week that had stuffed his GI tract full of acorns. In addition, dogs can get what's called acorn poisoning which is toxic to them. Do your best to prevent him from eating them.
BelleK
My chihuahuas love acorns when they're green, they don't have much interest in them as they turn brown. I can not stop them from foraging in the back yard when it's littered with green acorns, but fortunately they're only dropping for a few weeks of the year. My chis are only 8 months old, but I have never seen any bad reactions from the acorns. I have to trust that their doggy instincts are good and the acorns are not so bad for them.
Acorns contain tannic acid which isn't good for dogs, and can cause liver damage, but some acorns have more acid than others. Acorns can also obstruct the bowels if your dog isn't chewing them up. I have watched my pups eating them and they crack them open, and chew up the green nut.
All in all, they're not great for dogs, and they can cause major issues, but it's also nearly impossible to prevent them from eating them. If you notice vomiting, dark urine, loose stools or any other signs of illness after eating acorns, call your vet and discuss.
Texas Rottie
Yes, it's bad. Acorns have tannic acid in them. Not sure if I spelled that right, but they shouldn't eat them. My dog tries to do it all the time too. She loves them. I do my best to keep her from getting them though. I have a huge oak tree that doesn't help at all.