5. Macadamia Nuts
Of all nuts in the world, macadamias are special. And not in a good way. They cause a strange reaction unique to dogs — weakness in the back legs. Your dog cannot walk properly. They wobble. Sometimes they cannot stand.
Vets call this macadamia toxicosis. The exact toxin is still unknown. Most dogs recover within 48 hours, but it is scary while it lasts. A small dog only needs a few nuts. They often hide in cookies, trail mix, and white chocolate desserts. Watch dessert tables at parties. The next item is everywhere in healthy diets right now.