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Why are avocados bad for dogs?

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While some new product discoveries come from an “aha” moment in the laboratory, AvoDerm was created by a chance encounter with an avocado grower. A local co-op had an excess supply of avocados one season and asked the company if it would be able to use the fruit in its dog food since their dogs loved the taste. People have been enjoying the benefits of avocados for many years. 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

Yes indeed, dogs can eat avocados. The issue, however, comes in when avocado cores are concerned. Avocados contain persin, which cause heart failure and mastitis. And I will show you why it is bad for your dog later. read more

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