Can cats eat avocado?

If your cat has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.

Why

Avocados contain persin, a substance that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing difficulties in cats. The risk is higher with the skin, pit, and leaves, which are even more concentrated in the toxin.

Watch out for

the pit (seed)
the skin
leaves
sweetened or flavored avocado products

Better choices

cooked chicken boiled fish commercial cat treats freeze-dried meat treats

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