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Sheldonsmom · 04-07-2012, 04:52 AM

I was just reading and found this information, I thought I would post it here since I didn't see it on the dangerous food sticky.

Avocado
No matter how good you think the guacamole is, you shouldn't give it to your dog. Avocados contain a substance called persin. It's harmless for humans who aren't allergic. But large amounts might be toxic to dogs. If you happen to be growing avocados at home, keep your dog away from the plants. Persin is in the leaves, seed, and bark, as well as in the fruit.

I have a friend who has chickens and she told me one day that 2 of her chickens died after eating avocados.

04-07-2012, 04:52 AM	#1
Sheldonsmom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Trumbull, CT, USA Posts: 457	Did you know that Avocados are toxic for your dog I was just reading and found this information, I thought I would post it here since I didn't see it on the dangerous food sticky. Avocado No matter how good you think the guacamole is, you shouldn't give it to your dog. Avocados contain a substance called persin. It's harmless for humans who aren't allergic. But large amounts might be toxic to dogs. If you happen to be growing avocados at home, keep your dog away from the plants. Persin is in the leaves, seed, and bark, as well as in the fruit. I have a friend who has chickens and she told me one day that 2 of her chickens died after eating avocados.