Pistachios are green nuts from pistachio trees, sold in shells and used in snacks, desserts, and confections. They are high in fat and calories and often salted, which may be heavy for pets. Avoid feeding pistachios; if a taste is offered, keep it tiny, plain, and unsalted and remove shells; pistachios are not a pet food ingredient.
Pistachios are sold in shells or pre-shelled, and many are roasted and salted. They show up in snack mixes, baked goods, ice cream, and candy. The shells are hard and can be a choking hazard.
Salted or flavored nuts add sodium. Old nuts can go rancid or moldy. Keep shells and crumbs off floors and out of reach.
Some pistachios are dyed or coated with seasonings. Shells often pile up in bowls or on the floor during snacking. Dispose of shells promptly.
Shells can crack into sharp edges.
Shells can trap small pieces of nut inside.
Shell dust can linger.
