What to do after ingestion
Vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, reduced appetite
Contact a vet if the pit, skin or leaves were eaten; seek care immediately for persistent vomiting.
Cats tolerate high-fat food poorly; the fat in the flesh may trigger pancreatitis and gastrointestinal upset, and persin in pit, skin and leaves is also unsuitable.
What to do after ingestion
Vomiting, abdominal pain (arched back, dislikes belly touch), reduced appetite, diarrhoea, pancreatitis in severe cases
Contact a vet after eating the pit or a large amount of flesh; seek care immediately for persistent vomiting or obvious abdominal pain.
The flesh is about 15% fat and a high fat load is a common trigger of pancreatitis in dogs; the pit and skin contain persin and may cause gastrointestinal upset.
Nutrition
Per 100 g, edible portionData source：USDA FoodData Central · SR Legacy · Accessed on：2024-11-20
Cat · Safe feeding conditions
Caution1Pit and leaf risk
Beyond persin, the pit is a choking and obstruction risk; keep it away from cats.
2Is feeding recommended?
No. Cats do not need fruit; any feeding counts as a treat and must be strictly limited.
Similar foods
Clinical and veterinary sources
Cats tolerate high-fat food poorly; the fat in the flesh may trigger pancreatitis and gastrointestinal upset, and persin in pit, skin and leaves is also unsuitable.
Vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, reduced appetite
Contact a vet if the pit, skin or leaves were eaten; seek care immediately for persistent vomiting.
Cats do not need fruit at all and it is best avoided; if fed, limit to a pea-sized piece of peeled flesh and monitor. Sources differ: Pet Poison Helpline considers avocado non-toxic to dogs and cats (persin mainly affects birds, rabbits and horses), while the ASPCA lists it among foods to avoid; we keep the cautious "caution" verdict and flag the disagreement here.
Dog · Safe feeding conditions
Caution1Must the pit and skin be removed?
Yes. The pit is a choking and obstruction risk, and skin and leaves contain persin; remove them all.
2How much is acceptable?
For a healthy dog, only a pea-sized piece of peeled flesh, and not on the same day as other high-fat treats.
Similar foods
Clinical and veterinary sources
The flesh is about 15% fat and a high fat load is a common trigger of pancreatitis in dogs; the pit and skin contain persin and may cause gastrointestinal upset.
Vomiting, abdominal pain (arched back, dislikes belly touch), reduced appetite, diarrhoea, pancreatitis in severe cases
Contact a vet after eating the pit or a large amount of flesh; seek care immediately for persistent vomiting or obvious abdominal pain.
Dogs with a history of pancreatitis, obesity or hyperlipidaemia should avoid it entirely; only tiny amounts of peeled, pitted flesh. Sources differ: Pet Poison Helpline considers avocado non-toxic to dogs and cats (persin mainly affects birds, rabbits and horses), while the ASPCA lists it among foods to avoid; we keep the cautious "caution" verdict and flag the disagreement here.
This website is for reference only and does not replace a licensed veterinarian. If your pet has eaten a suspected toxin or shows symptoms, contact a veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately.