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Is Lamb Hass Avocado toxic to cats?

Persea americana 'Lamb Hass'

Toxic to cats

Yes — lamb hass avocado is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Avocado (Persea americana) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic, citing the toxic principle persin, and is specifically flagged toxic to horses (respiratory distress, heart failure, oedema). Persin causes vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs and cats and is severe or fatal in birds, rabbits and ruminants. Keep leaves, fruit, skin, bark and pits away from all pets and livestock.

What to do if your cat ate lamb hass avocado

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move lamb hass avocado out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of lamb hass avocado to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten lamb hass avocado, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is lamb hass avocado toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lamb hass avocado toxic to cats?

Yes — lamb hass avocado is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Avocado (Persea americana) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic, citing the toxic principle persin, and is specifically flagged toxic to horses (respiratory distress, heart failure, oedema). Persin causes vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs and cats and is severe or fatal in birds, rabbits and ruminants. Keep leaves, fruit, skin, bark and pits away from all pets and livestock.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lamb hass avocado?

Avocado (Persea americana) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic, citing the toxic principle persin, and is specifically flagged toxic to horses (respiratory distress, heart failure, oedema). Persin causes vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs and cats and is severe or fatal in birds, rabbits and ruminants. Keep leaves, fruit, skin, bark and pits away from all pets and livestock. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to lamb hass avocado.

What should I do if my cat ate lamb hass avocado?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is lamb hass avocado toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lamb Hass Avocado is toxic to dogs as well. See the full lamb hass avocado pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to lamb hass avocado?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full lamb hass avocado pet-safety