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University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Dog wearing avocado bandana

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New research from the University of Illinois shows processed avocado meal does not contain detectable levels of persin, the toxin believed to cause symptoms in dogs and cats. When added to dry dog food formulations, avocado meal performed well as a fiber source.

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Maria Cattai de Godoy, University of Illinois

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Credit Maria Cattai de Godoy, University of Illinois

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