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Are avocados ok for dogs?

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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

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

Avocado contains a toxin called persin, but despite the rumors, avocado is not poisonous to dogs, nor likely to cats. Only certain species are poisoned by persin. 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). read more

The dog food with avocados is probably safe, but if your dog has a reaction that is not the company's fault. Maybe some dogs are just allergic avocados like some people are allergic to peanuts and fish. read more

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