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Is guacamole bad for dogs?

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Avocado leaves, fruit, seeds and bark may contain a toxic principle known as persin. The Guatemalan variety, a common one found in stores, appears to be the most problematic. ... At the call center we have fielded hundreds (if not thousands) of avocado (plain, guacamole, etc.) exposures in dogs and cats. read more

Sheri L. Berger, DVM, DACVO of VetVine Specialty Consulting Service, is in agreement with AvoDerm and the ASPCA, citing that while a dog may suffer an upset stomach if they eat the avocado flesh or peel (in large quantity), it is not toxic to dogs. 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

Avocado contains persin, a substance that can cause nasal congestion, breathing issues, diarrhea, vomiting and fluid accumulation around your dog's heart. Onions and Garlic Onions and garlic, along with the other members of the onion family, are bad for doggies. read more

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