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AVOCADO TOXICITY IN DOGS

Doc Fuzzy Toes (to avoid any confusion, no that is not my given name). For am a small animal veterinarian with a passion for medicine

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AVOCADO TOXICITY IN DOGS

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  1. AVOCADO TOXICITY IN DOGS http://docfuzzytoes.com/

  2. Avocados contain Persin. Persin is a toxin that kills fungus (a fungicide) and also has the potential to damage other cells. Interestingly enough, it appears to be a defense mechanism that the plant has developed to protect against predators, such as insects and fungi. Studies have shown that the presence of Person in the plant deters insects from feeding of ask a vet In general, dogs and cats are not particularly sensitive to Persin, the toxin present in Avocados. In addition, the most often ingested component of the plant is the actual fruit of the tree, which also has the lowest levels or Persin. As a result, possible side effects are limited to vomiting and diarrhea with online vet. .

  3. Avocados do have the potential to be harmful in other ways. Avocado pits can be mistakenly ingested by an overzealous garbage grazer (anyone have a yellow lab?). If ingested the pits can act as a mechanical obstruction in the stomach or intestines – something we call a gastrointestinal foreign body Withonline veterinarian In addition, some dogs are predisposed to inflammation of the pancreas, a condition called pancreatitis. In these dogs, fatty foods can sometimes trigger an episode, triggered by abdominal pain, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.

  4. Interestingly enough, the fact that Persin targets mammary tissue in animals led researchers to explore the impact it has on human breast tissue. In particular, whether the toxin would specifically target human breast cancer cells. Early research is promising, showing that Persin may trigger the death of breast cancer cells and has a synergistic effect when paired with other treatments for breast cancer.

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