My Dog Ate Guacamole Guacamole: What I Learned the Hard Way

Okay, so I need to share this because honestly, I had no idea about guacamole guacamole until my dog Bella got into some. I thought, "It's just food, how bad can it be?" Big mistake.

Determining whether dogs can eat guacamole can be confusing due to conflicting information online.

Some sources warn against giving dogs any guacamole because avocados contain persin, a substance that can be toxic to dogs in large quantities.

If your dog has eaten guacamole, you should contact your vet for advice. Here’s why guacamole is bad for your dog.

I learned this the hard way, but at least Bella is okay now.

the avocado that makes up the primary part of guacamole contains a toxin called persin, which is fine for human consumption in small quantities but can cause death in certain animals.

In addition to avocado, most guacamoles are made with onion, which is very toxic to dogs, as well as spices, which are generally not good for dogs to consume.

Guacamole is also usually made with a fair bit of salt that your pup can do without..

If your dog ate guacamole containing onions and other spices, you should contact your vet for guidance.

If your dog ate plain mashed avocado, they will most likely be fine.

If the guacamole your dog ate had onions or garlic as an ingredient, you should call your vet.

Neither of these vegetables is not good for dogs and can cause death in the worst circumstances.

If you're going through something similar, know that you're not alone. And definitely talk to your vet - they know way more than I do!