My dog ate avocado toast. Will he be okay? What should I do?

Thanks of using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Your pups are adorable! This may cause gastrointestinal upset or it may not cause anything at all. Watch him closely for signs of gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, nausea and/or diarrhea and have him evaluated by a veterinarian if these occur and persist. Best of luck!

This may cause Mildred some GI upset. It's good that she didn't eat the pit. Watch her, and if you see vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, anorexia, or lethargy, have her seen by a vet. Best of luck.

Avocados are not safe for dogs. They cause vomiting, diarrhea and lack of stool production. Since avocados also are high in fat they can cause pancreatitis. It is best not to let your dog eat avocados, ie remove all avocados from your garden or put a muzzle on your dog while he is in the garden.

No, avocado does contain a toxin (persin) but it is not of concern in dogs. It is in other species. The biggest problem we see from avocados is obstruction due to ingestion of seed. Just monitor for vomiting or diarrhea. Follow up with your vet if your pet develops vomiting or diarrhea.

It is definitely a good sign if she is active and is eating and drinking well. Diarrhea is a common problem with puppies and is usually self-limiting (will go away on its own). It doesn't appear to be serious right now, but it's always possible that it could be the start of something serious. If Ruby has any of the following, then she should see a vet: 1) Blood in diarrhea 2) Very watery diarrhea lasting longer than 24 hours 3) Starts acting very depressed 4) Stops eating or drinking for longer than 24 hours. 5) Diarrhea lasts longer than three days. You can help him get through this by feeding bland food (boneless chicken and rice is good). Feed small portions (1/4 cup or less) three times a day. You can also add probiotics to the food (can get this at the pet store), which has demonstrated some efficacy for improving diarrhea. Ensure fresh, clean water is always available. Avocados are not toxic to dogs (some websites erroneously report that they are), but are high in fat, which can cause some digestive upset. For this reason and the fact that the avocado pit poses danger, I usually advise owners to avoid feeding it. I hope this helps and Ruby gets better soon.

If your pup is in severe respiratory distress, seems painful, or is very ill it is best to seek emergency care ASAP, especially if you think she got into something toxic or is having a reaction to eating something.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If she did not eat the avocado pit completely and you were able to retrieve most of it, this may not become an issue. However, it is still warranted to monitor closely for any signs that could be indicative of a gastrointestinal obstruction such as vomiting, inappetence and abdominal pain. If these are observed at any point, have Aqua evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible as that may represent a gastrointestinal obstruction which most of the time requires surgery. If this is going to be an issue, usually symptoms can show up to a week after the event typically. Some dogs do develop transient gastrointestinal upset with vomiting, diarrhea and inappetence when they ingest avocado so if she also ate the avocado per se then this may be an issue. If that is seen, have Aqua evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night! Hoping that nothing at all happens!