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Can Dogs Eat Avocado?

Avocado frequently appears on lists of dangerous human foods for dogs. And itu2019s trueu2014avocado isnu2019t always safe for our canine friends, although it can in fact offer some health benefits.

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Can Dogs Eat Avocado?

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  1. Can Dogs Eat Avocado? Avocado frequently appears on lists of dangerous human foods for dogs. And it’s true—avocado isn’t always safe for our canine friends, although it can in fact offer some health benefits. Allow your Aurora, CO vet to set the record straight below: Avocado’s Benefits The fleshy fruit of the avocado can provide some nutrients to your dog, just like it can to you. Those nutrients include vitamins A, B3 and B6, C, and E, as well as potassium, magnesium, amino acids, antioxidants, folate, and fiber. The Drawbacks of Avocado Every part of the avocado plant—including the fruit—contains a level of persin, a toxic agent that can harm dogs. It would take a lot of avocado to actually cause poisoning, though. The bigger danger is the avocado’s pit or seed, which a dog can easily choke on. Can Dogs Eat Avocado? Technically, dogs can eat the fruit of the avocado without experiencing harm. But they don’t need avocado as a part of the diet assuming they’re getting the right nutrients from their normal dog food! Overall, feeding your dog avocado isn’t worth the risk. Want to learn more about your dog’s diet and nutrition? Contact your veterinarian Aurora, CO.

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