Better to skip it
It is best not to give cats avocado. The flesh contains small amounts of persin and is very high in fat, which can cause vomiting or diarrhea. The skin, pit and leaves contain more persin, and the pit is a choking hazard.
| Can cats eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | The flesh is low in persin |
| Main risk | High fat can cause vomiting, diarrhea or pancreatitis |
| Kittens? | No |
A small amount is unlikely to cause serious harm in a healthy cat. Remove any remaining food, offer fresh water and watch for vomiting, diarrhea, a painful belly or lethargy over the next 24-48 hours. Call your vet if your cat ate a large amount, is small, young or has health problems (such as pancreatitis), or if the food contained onion, garlic, chocolate or xylitol.
These are safe for cats in treat-size amounts:
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It is best not to give cats avocado. The flesh contains small amounts of persin and is very high in fat, which can cause vomiting or diarrhea. The skin, pit and leaves contain more persin, and the pit is a choking hazard.
The ASPCA lists avocado as toxic to cats, mainly causing vomiting and diarrhea. Birds and horses are far more sensitive to persin.
No. Kittens are smaller and more vulnerable than adults, so it is best avoided entirely.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult cats. Cats with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
Caution
It is best not to give cats avocado. The flesh contains small amounts of persin and is very high in fat, which can cause vomiting or diarrhea.