Albea
07-26-2001, 12:10 PM
We all knew about chocolate and onions, but these ones are new to me. Jill A. Richardson, DVM, of the ASPCA, says that avocados pose a number threats to a number of species. They contain a toxin component called persin which has been shown to produce cardiac tissue damage, respiratory distress, and mamary gland damage in a variety of animals-horses,goats,sheep,dogs,cattle,rabbits,fish and birds. :eek: Also, macadamia nuts cause muscular weakness, depression, vomiting,tremors,abdominal pain,muscle stiffness, and incoordination. :eek: These symptons have only been seen in dogs. Although veterinarians are not sure exactly what component in macadamia nuts makes them toxic, they do know that other nuts don't cause similar problems. :confused:
This information appeared in GOLDEN TIMES, the Summer issue of the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue magazine. For more usefull information go to: www.ygrr.org (http://www.ygrr.org)
This information appeared in GOLDEN TIMES, the Summer issue of the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue magazine. For more usefull information go to: www.ygrr.org (http://www.ygrr.org)