Wondering whether or not your feline friend can have avocados?
Avocados taste delicious and are excellent sources of good fat. Avocados are berries that find their origin in South Central Mexico and offer several health benefits to humans. They’re excellent sources of Vitamin B-6, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
However, are they safe for cats to consume?
One of the biggest responsibilities of being a cat parent is to figure out whether or not something is 100% safe for your pet to consume before giving it to them. Especially so because a lot of human foods can be toxic to our furry friends.
In this blog post, I will answer the question, “Can Cats Eat Avocados?” in as much detail as possible.
Let’s start right meow.
Yes or No: Can Cats Eat Avocados?
Yes, avocados are totally safe for our feline friends to consume! So, your kitty can enjoy all the health benefits that come with eating avocados!
In fact, avocados are completely safe for cats as well as dogs. But, do keep in mind that they’re toxic to birds.
Here are a few things you need to know about feeding your kitty some avocados:
- While the flesh of the fruit is completely safe to consume (and a popular ingredient in many healthy cat foods), keep in mind that the pit and skin isn’t as they contain Persin which is a known toxin
- Additionally, the skin may also be exposed to pesticides and insecticides which isn’t safe for humans or animals
Adding avocados to your cat’s diet will do wonders for her skin and fur–it’ll get softer and shinier!
Summing Up: Can Cats Eat Avocados?
The answer to the question is YES!
Avocados are rich in healthy fats, amino acids, and vitamin E, A and B6 and will make your cat’s fur and skin healthier.
However…
You should make it a point to keep the skin and pit of the fruit as far away from your kitty as possible as they may be potentially toxic.
Do you have questions? Let us know in the comments.