Avocado
Also appears on labels as: avacado, avocado oil, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, persea gratizzma (avocado) oil
The flesh of the avocado fruit, or the oil pressed from it.
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- Where it comes from
- Fruit processing, mostly from Mexico and California.
- Why it's in the product
- Fat, vitamin E and flavor.
- Safety and toxicity
- The leaves, skin and pit contain persin, a toxin that is dangerous to birds, horses and some farm animals. Dogs and cats are far less sensitive, and the flesh and oil used in pet food are not known to cause problems. The pit is a choking and blockage risk, so a whole avocado is still not a treat.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
Found in 12 scored products
Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.
