Can Dogs Eat Avocado?
Not everything that our two-legged stomachs can handle is suitable for a dog's belly. Some of our favorite foods are toxic to our dogs, can lead to poisoning with life-threatening consequences even in the smallest amounts, and can seriously affect the →health of your dog.
The same applies to the green berry type: Avocados are toxic to dogs - and therefore definitely have no place in your furry friend's bowl.
Are Avocados Toxic to Dogs?
So when the question arises whether and why dogs should not eat avocados, the answer is truly "at the core" of the matter. Avocados contain the substance called Persin, which can cause damage to the heart muscle in dogs and thus lead to cardiac arrest. Additionally, there is a very high fat content and the pit in the middle, which has the highest concentration of Persin and is prone to being swallowed. Even though the flesh of the avocado contains less Persin, you should exercise caution here. Avocado is therefore toxic and unsuitable for dogs in most parts.
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How Much Avocado is Toxic to Dogs?
Your dog has eaten avocado and now you're wondering how dangerous or toxic that is? As with most →foods that are toxic to dogs, the amount makes the difference. Under no circumstances should you voluntarily feed avocado to your dog. However, if he has snatched your bread from the table, which you lovingly topped with avocado slices, the question of quantity arises at which the avocado really becomes toxic to your dog.
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The amount of avocado that is toxic to dogs depends on how large your dog is. It is true that small amounts of the flesh, such as a slice, are less harmful to your dog. He may experience some stomach upset and have difficulties with digestion.
Swallowing or eating the pit can lead to shortness of breath, trembling, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe weakness within a short time. Here, every minute counts. The same applies to the skin of the avocado: If your dog eats some of the skin, he also ingests much more of the toxic Persin than is contained in the flesh.
What to Do if My Dog Has Eaten Avocado?
Your dog has snatched some avocado, but it was only a small amount and your four-legged friend is more of a large breed? Then keep an eye on your darling - he will most likely come away with some stomach pain.
If you notice that your dog is restless, in pain, and something is definitely not right, please contact your veterinarian immediately. If your four-legged friend has consumed the pit or the skin of the avocado or a whole half or even the entire fruit, you should not wait and seek veterinary advice immediately and have your four-legged friend examined.
Important: Do not attempt to make your dog vomit under any circumstances.
Do Dogs Need Unsaturated Fatty Acids?
Avocado is popular among us humans not least because of its richness in unsaturated fatty acids as a healthy food. Dogs also rely on essential fatty acids for a healthy immune system and cell structure - which is why many think that avocado can also benefit our four-legged friends.
Even though the thought is nice: Avocados are and remain toxic to dogs. Our furry friends are provided with sufficient unsaturated fatty acids through other foods and especially through their →healthy food.
Did you know that especially salmon shines with important omega-3 fatty acids? Because we know this, we have developed our irresistible →wet food "Salmon with Rice, Peas, and Potatoes" for your furry friend, which is an absolute hit with the fur babies.
