Is it safe for dogs to eat almond butter?

The ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center has a page on people food.

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_ask_peoplefood&s_state=almonds

My Yorkie likes a nibble of almonds and Brazil nuts whenever I eat them. Is this okay for her?

-Alison R.

The good news is that there is currently no data indicating that Brazil nuts (Bertholletia Excelsa) or almonds (Prunus dulcis) are toxic to animals. They can, however, cause stomach upset if eaten in large quantities. All nuts contain fats, which can lead to gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting and diarrhea. Foods with high fat contents can also potentially produce an inflammatory condition of the pancreas known as pancreatitis. In addition, many commercially sold nuts are salted-and if a pet consumed a large volume of salt from the nuts, this could potentially pose a risk for the development of a sodium ion toxicosis. For additional helpful information on pet poison prevention, please visit APCC online.