 | |
Why is Avocado an Ingredient in Some Dog Foods?
If avocados are on your list of foods NOT to feed to dogs, why have I seen them being used as ingredients in some dog foods?
—Sibyl
Avocados can be harmful because they contain Persin, which can cause dogs to vomit and have diarrhea. Therefore the primary concern with dogs eating avocado is gastrointestinal upset. However, some dogs can eat this fruit without having any adverse reactions. In fact, we haven’t heard reports of commercial foods with avocado being dangerous for pets.
Please read more about the adverse effects of feeding avocados and other people food to pets in our Animal Poison Control Center online.
Donate Today