Are avocados good for dogs?

Avocado leaves, fruit, seeds and bark may contain a toxic principle known as persin. Avocado ingestion can cause stomach upset in some dogs. The pit is the biggest worry, if ingested it can cause an obstruction. We do not see the heart or reproductive problems in dogs and cats that we can in other species. read more

Based on the research and testing, dog food containing avocados appears to be safe (though you may want to check what type of avocado they use, if you are really concerned). Finally, don’t forget that avocados are high in fat! And even though it is a “good fat” your dog can still gain weight if you let him eat too many. read more

The avocado may be one of the best sources of essential nutrients for your dog or cat in one powerful superfood. There's a lot of misinformation floating around, so here's what you need to know: avocado fruit has not been found to be toxic for dogs and cats. read more

While dogs and cats don’t seem to be affected by persin, avocado poisoning can be deadly to birds and large animals (such as cattle). The bigger risk to dogs and cats is a foreign body obstruction, which can occur if the dog swallowed the whole large, round avocado seed; due to size alone, this seed can get stuck in the esophagus, stomach or intestinal tract of dogs. read more