Can My Dog Eat Almonds

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Almonds are among the most ancient foods in human civilization, and it seems like they’re more popular than ever. Served to the pharaohs of ancient Egypt as a sacred bread, and prized as “brain food” around the world, almonds have earned a reputation for being exceptionally nutritious and delicious.

Almonds are a go-to snack for many health-conscious people. Barack Obama was famously rumored to eat seven almonds every evening while he was in the White House. Are these human-friendly nuts healthy for dogs, too?