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Many kibble companies list these as ingredients in their food without stating that certain parts are toxic. That's pretty scary and I can see how easily people might make the mistake of thinking the whole fruit or vegetable is safe to offer.
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Many kibble companies list these as ingredients in their food without stating that certain parts are toxic. That's pretty scary and I can see how easily people might make the mistake of thinking the whole fruit or vegetable is safe to offer.
Yes. It was brought up here that one company actually used "avocado" in the NAME of their food.
Hey Connie, so Avocado is bad????! I just gave my dog 2 small pieces yesterday. I did it exactly because I have seen it advertised on a kibble that is supposed to be pretty good. It starts with "Avo" and ends with "erm".
Where can I find a list of safe and unsafe fruits and veg? My wife just read an article about the raisons and grapes 2 days ago and she did not know about the damgers.
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Where can I find a list of safe and unsafe fruits and veg? My wife just read an article about the raisons and grapes 2 days ago and she did not know about the damgers.
I would add any fatty cooked foods..... trimmings from steak or pork chops, gravy made from dripping, for example. That's one of the triggers of acute canine pancreatitis.
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Hey Connie, so Avocado is bad????! I just gave my dog 2 small pieces yesterday. I did it exactly because I have seen it advertised on a kibble that is supposed to be pretty good. It starts with "Avo" and ends with "erm".
That was the food I meant .. couldn't remember the name of it. That company's stupidity enrages me.
It's toxic in large amounts. I would avoid it.
How much did he have? I'd probably call the vet, because the ASPCA says to.
This is what the ASPCA had to say about avocados:
Avocado leaves, fruit, seeds and bark contain a toxic principle known as Persin. The Guatemalan variety, a common one found in stores, appears to be the most problematic. Other strains of avocado can have different degrees of toxic potential.
They also say :
If you witness your pet consuming material that you suspect might be toxic, do not hesitate to seek emergency assistance, even if you do not notice any adverse effects. Sometimes, even if poisoned, an animal may appear normal for several hours or for days after the incident.
Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
The telephone number is (888) 426-4435. There is a $55 consultation fee for this service.
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Can't remember why, but dogs are not the only species affected by avocado. I have parakeets, and even the tiniest amount of it will kill them. Wonder if it's the same principle in a smaller body, or a different component.
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Like Alex, I had no idea avocado was toxic to dogs. I also gave Lear 2 small chunks of avocado 3 days ago cause when he smelled them, he went gaa-gaa.
As far as grapes are concerned, before anything was known about their toxicity, a few decades ago we had a grapevine and my GSD loved those grapes on there. She would eat all she could reach and jump up to get those above her head. I'd never give grapes to a dog now however, just to clarify. Not worth the risk.
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Can't remember why, but dogs are not the only species affected by avocado. I have parakeets, and even the tiniest amount of it will kill them. Wonder if it's the same principle in a smaller body, or a different component.
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Like Alex, I had no idea avocado was toxic to dogs. I also gave Lear 2 small chunks of avocado 3 days ago cause when he smelled them, he went gaa-gaa.
As far as grapes are concerned, before anything was known about their toxicity, a few decades ago we had a grapevine and my GSD loved those grapes on there. She would eat all she could reach and jump up to get those above her head. I'd never give grapes to a dog now however, just to clarify. Not worth the risk.
I used to give occasional frozen grapes for treats, too. Now I give blueberries.
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