{"id":291,"date":"2026-10-02T23:58:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T23:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ama-pets.com\/pode-comer\/abacate\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T00:19:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T00:19:22","slug":"abacate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ama-pets.com\/en\/pode-comer\/abacate\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs, cats and other pets eat avocado?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-food-verdict\"><div class=\"ap-fv ap-fv--no\"><span class=\"ap-fv-pet\">\ud83d\udc36 Dog<\/span><strong>\u274c Not safe<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ap-fv ap-fv--no\"><span class=\"ap-fv-pet\">\ud83d\udc31 Cat<\/span><strong>\u274c Not safe<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ap-fv ap-fv--no\"><span class=\"ap-fv-pet\">\ud83d\udc26 Birds<\/span><strong>\u274c Not safe<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ap-fv ap-fv--no\"><span class=\"ap-fv-pet\">\ud83d\udc39 Rodents and rabbits<\/span><strong>\u274c Not safe<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ap-fv ap-fv--no\"><span class=\"ap-fv-pet\">\ud83d\udc20 Fish<\/span><strong>\u274c Not safe<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> No, dogs should not eat avocado: the pit causes blockages, the fat can trigger pancreatitis and the fruit contains persin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cats should not eat avocado either, because of its high fat content and the persin in the fruit, skin and leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about other pets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udc26 Birds (Not safe):<\/strong> Birds cannot eat avocado: persin is highly toxic to birds and can be fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udc39 Rodents and rabbits (Not safe):<\/strong> Rodents and rabbits should not eat avocado either, because of persin and the excess fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udc20 Fish (Not safe):<\/strong> Aquarium fish should eat only food made for their species; avocado is not part of their diet and can foul the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why avocado is bad for dogs and cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The pit is large and can get stuck in the esophagus or intestine.<\/li>\n\n<li>The high fat content can cause vomiting, diarrhea and pancreatitis.<\/li>\n\n<li>The leaves, skin and pit contain more persin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My pet ate avocado. What now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay calm and contact a veterinarian as soon as possible, telling them what your pet swallowed, roughly how much and when. <strong>Do not induce vomiting on your own<\/strong> or give milk, oil or home remedies, as this can make things worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warning signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vomiting and diarrhea<\/li>\n\n<li>Abdominal pain<\/li>\n\n<li>Choking or trying to vomit without success (if the pit was swallowed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can puppies and kittens eat avocado?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Puppies and kittens are even more vulnerable to poisoning, because they are smaller and more curious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can dogs and cats eat avocado every day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Avocado should be kept completely out of your pets' diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See also<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/pode-comer\/laranja\/\">Can dogs and cats eat oranges?<\/a> \u2014 \ud83d\udc36 In moderation \u00b7 \ud83d\udc31 Not safe<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/pode-comer\/limao\/\">Can dogs and cats eat lemons?<\/a> \u2014 \ud83d\udc36 Not safe \u00b7 \ud83d\udc31 Not safe<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/pode-comer\/abacaxi\/\">Can dogs and cats eat pineapple?<\/a> \u2014 \ud83d\udc36 Safe \u00b7 \ud83d\udc31 In moderation<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/pode-comer\/melao\/\">Can dogs and cats eat melon?<\/a> \u2014 \ud83d\udc36 Safe \u00b7 \ud83d\udc31 In moderation<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/pode-comer\/coco\/\">Can dogs and cats eat coconut?<\/a> \u2014 \ud83d\udc36 In moderation \u00b7 \ud83d\udc31 In moderation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ap-food-back\"><a class=\"ap-food-backbtn\" href=\"\/en\/pode-comer\/\">\u2190 See the full list: can my pet eat this?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This content is for information only and does not replace advice from a veterinarian. Every animal is unique: if your pet has health issues or allergies, or if you have any doubts, consult a professional.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No, dogs should not eat avocado: the pit causes blockages, the fat can trigger pancreatitis and the fruit contains persin.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":282,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"cachorro pode comer abacate","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Cachorro pode comer abacate? E gato? Veja se pode %%sep%% %%sitename%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"N\u00e3o, cachorro n\u00e3o deve comer abacate: o caro\u00e7o causa obstru\u00e7\u00e3o, a gordura pode provocar pancreatite e a fruta cont\u00e9m persina. Gatos tamb\u00e9m n\u00e3o devem\u2026","footnotes":"","_ap_en_title":"Can dogs eat avocado? And cats? 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