Why can t dogs have avocado?

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

“If you choose to give your dog avocado, do so only in small amounts.” The Bottom Line. So, while not technically toxic, you do want to keep your pets away from the plant material and pit. In addition, as Dr. Chavez suggests, it can’t hurt to avoid feeding any of the above listed Guatemalan or Guatemalan–mix avocados, just to be safe. read more

So, if you have an avocado tree in your backyard, do not let your dog freely snack on the fruit from the tree. This increases the risk of accidental ingestion of the seed, stems, bark, and leaves of the avocado. read more

My dogs have been eating avocados from our trees their entire lives. Our Great Dane loved them (died a 8 1/2 - a good life for a Dane), our Terrier Oliver loved them, and now our latest round of dogs eat them, too! Our Aussie Mix Lulu is 12 or 13 now, and she waits under the tree every Fall for them to ripen. She eats at least 2 a day. read more