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Moses · 03-26-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Ronda, How big are your parents dogs? One of the things I read online was it is the Guatemalan avocados that are the problem. The ones my 2 had was from Chili - so how the Guatemalan, Californian, Chili, Mexico avocados differ, I have no idea.

Its hard to tell the difference but it did say the Guatemalans was sold the most in stores.

yorkiesmiles · 03-26-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Krystee

I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you but I wanted to say that I hope your babies are okay. It sounds to me like they are going to be fine but please keep us updated.

Thank you for your concern. I really appreaciate it.

You know, I have read these food list before - my recommendation is to everyone! Read, and re-read the lists. Don't assume you know.

marcerella02 · 03-26-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

So, are you saying you know other people have given small amts to their yorkies and they have been ok?

Do you think I should give them anything else to soak it up?

If Layla EVER has something she isn't supposed to (once got some pork) I always try and fill her belly with other things- not sure if it does ANYTHING but in my head i think it dilutes whatever else is in there

makes me feel better

yorkiesmiles · 03-26-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

If Layla EVER has something she isn't supposed to (once got some pork) I always try and fill her belly with other things- not sure if it does ANYTHING but in my head i think it dilutes whatever else is in there

makes me feel better

I did end up giving them a couple bits of banana - because I thought the same thing. I also thought if the avocado did lead to any loose stools the banana would help counteract some of that.

But to complicate matters - I changed their diet just 3 days ago. I switched them from kibble to Sojos grain free - they have been eating it this week with raw turkey. They have really been doing ok with the new food.

yorkiesmiles · 03-26-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mscat

This was a very tiny amount? If So then I am thinking that perhaps they ought to be ok by now. However, Iam unsure . therefore, I would advise you or your mom to call a emergency vet number to be on the safe side just to make certain. Maybe the most it will do at this point is to make them have diarrhea . At least talk to a emergency vet. Just for peace of mind. I would not want anything to happen to your precious little ones.

Well, I finally ended up calling the ER vet - for exactly what you said = peace of mind. I was so hesitant to call, because where I live they always refuse to give any advice over the phone - so it is a waste of time & more frustrating if you have any questions.

But here in Fla., I just called and they couldn't have been nicer. The vet said it is only the avocado pit that is toxic to dogs. He said avocado itself is a danger to birds. Now, isn't that interesting when so many say avocados are dangerous to dogs - and one thing I read, said especially dangerous to yorkies or other small breeds.

They told me it could take 12 hrs to know they are clear - and that if I see bloody diarrhea or vomiting to get to the vet.

Because you all care

- someone just had a normal stool - not sure which one it was.

On top of all this I just realized 3/4 of my face is badly sunburned - here i was so concerned about them, I wasn't even paying attn to how on fire my face is.

- off to apply some aloe - since I did a bad job with the sunscreen today.

Krystee · 03-26-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Well, I finally ended up calling the ER vet - for exactly what you said = peace of mind. I was so hesitant to call, because where I live they always refuse to give any advice over the phone - so it is a waste of time & more frustrating if you have any questions.

But here in Fla., I just called and they couldn't have been nicer. The vet said it is only the avocado pit that is toxic to dogs. He said avocado itself is a danger to birds. Now, isn't that interesting when so many say avocados are dangerous to dogs - and one thing I read, said especially dangerous to yorkies or other small breeds.

They told me it could take 12 hrs to know they are clear - and that if I see bloody diarrhea or vomiting to get to the vet.

Because you all care - someone just had a normal stool - not sure which one it was.

On top of all this I just realized 3/4 of my face is badly sunburned - here i was so concerned about them, I wasn't even paying attn to how on fire my face is.

- off to apply some aloe - since I did a bad job with the sunscreen today.

Yay!! lol. I'm glad they are doing okay.

GoodLifeLilly · 03-26-2009, 06:21 PM

I know how you feel, only my boo boo was with raisins. I would just keep an eye on them for the time being. This toxin will cause difficulty in breathing as one notable symptom of toxicity. I think if the tinies ate the entire thing, there may be an issue. Or, perhaps, if you give it to them all the time. I think this isolated boo boo will be OK.....but, supervise their behavior just to make sure. Blessings...Lisa, Lilly & Jesse

RONLYNN · 03-26-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Ronda, How big are your parents dogs? One of the things I read online was it is the Guatemalan avocados that are the problem. The ones my 2 had was from Chili - so how the Guatemalan, Californian, Chili, Mexico avocados differ, I have no idea.

Well their dogs are german shepards so they are bigger dogs and the avocados are from California not another country so I don't know about those sorry.

clearblue · 03-27-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Has anyone else's yorkie had avocado before??

How long before I might see a problem develop??

Yes --and there was no ill effect in fact,we had a German Shepherd that would go into the local acvocado orchard and get a fruit,bring it back to the house,gnaw off the skin and eat the whole thing. He loved them but we do not give it to our Yorkies once we learned about the toxicity.

yorkiesmiles · 03-27-2009, 05:46 AM

Well, they seem to be doing ok. But instead of having diarrhea, they are both constipated

- last night I only gave them each 2 small slices of banana.

Goodness, no avocado ever again

roxies_mom · 03-27-2009, 04:35 PM

Glad they both seem to be ok other then being a little stopped up. When I first got Roxie I had no idea you weren't supposed to give them grapes. I gave Roxie some and found out later about them being toxic. Nothing ever happened thank goodness. My sister in law is like an animal expert and has worked with tons of animals. She said that most of the time some of the ones that are toxic they'd have to consume alot of it to be deadly. But that it also depends on the dog. Must be some truth to that.

mizzwanned · 03-27-2009, 04:40 PM

hope they are ok...about the bananas, i read somewhere that the seeds in the bananas are bad for them. Not trying to scare you, cause i dont even know if thats true but i thought i read it somewhere. It might not be anyway. But i've tried giving mine banana before and none of them like it

they eat everything else

03-27-2009, 05:46 AM	#25
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Well, they seem to be doing ok. But instead of having diarrhea, they are both constipated - last night I only gave them each 2 small slices of banana. Goodness, no avocado ever again __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

03-27-2009, 04:40 PM	#27
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	hope they are ok...about the bananas, i read somewhere that the seeds in the bananas are bad for them. Not trying to scare you, cause i dont even know if thats true but i thought i read it somewhere. It might not be anyway. But i've tried giving mine banana before and none of them like it they eat everything else __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

03-26-2009, 06:21 PM	#22
GoodLifeLilly Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 106 Blog Entries: 6	I know how you feel, only my boo boo was with raisins. I would just keep an eye on them for the time being. This toxin will cause difficulty in breathing as one notable symptom of toxicity. I think if the tinies ate the entire thing, there may be an issue. Or, perhaps, if you give it to them all the time. I think this isolated boo boo will be OK.....but, supervise their behavior just to make sure. Blessings...Lisa, Lilly & Jesse

03-27-2009, 04:35 PM	#26
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	Glad they both seem to be ok other then being a little stopped up. When I first got Roxie I had no idea you weren't supposed to give them grapes. I gave Roxie some and found out later about them being toxic. Nothing ever happened thank goodness. My sister in law is like an animal expert and has worked with tons of animals. She said that most of the time some of the ones that are toxic they'd have to consume alot of it to be deadly. But that it also depends on the dog. Must be some truth to that.