Can cats eat avocado?
Cornell lists avocado as toxic to cats; ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline see the toxicity mainly in birds, rabbits, horses and ruminants and call avocado non-toxic to cats. The pit can cause an intestinal blockage (Pet Poison Helpline).
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Can dogs eat avocado?
Better not. According to ASPCA, Merck and Pet Poison Helpline, avocado is mainly toxic to birds, rabbits, horses and ruminants; dogs are relatively resistant. The pit can cause an intestinal blockage, and the flesh is high in fat (AKC).
Sources
- Cornell Feline Health Center – Common Cat Hazards
- Cornell Feline Health Center – Poisons
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control – People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
- Pet Poison Helpline – Avocado
- ASPCA Toxic and Non-toxic Plants – Avocado (listed toxic to horses only)
Last checked: October 2026