Food · Can my pet eat this?
Can dogs and cats eat avocado?
Also covers: guacamole
DogsOnly with care
The stone can block the gut, the skin and leaves contain persin, and the fatty flesh can upset the stomach.
CatsOnly with care
The ASPCA says birds and rabbits are most at risk from persin. Keep the stone and skin away from cats.
If your pet ate some: Call your vet if the stone was swallowed.
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Checked by Gilbert Jones on October 17, 2026. Not reviewed by a vet. Every pet is different, and amounts matter. Corrections: petprimer.care@gmail.com