Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. The warriors plan to send search dogs to find and help capture the giant avocado, but you inform them that they should rethink taking the dogs. Why?"
...1. The giant avocado would crush them. 2. Parts of the avocado can be toxic to dogs. 3. Dogs despise avocado and will run in the opposite direction. 4. There's no reason the dogs shouldn't go. The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has the avocado on its list of foods that can be toxic to animals. Though some pet owners do feed avocados to their pets, the bark, leaves, skin and seed of the avocado contain persin, which is a toxin. This can apply to animals other than dogs, like cats, birds, and horses. While some animals may consume avocados on a regular basis with no problems, there is still the potential for it to be harmful. It can cause intestinal irritation, congestion, vomiting, and diarrhea, amongst other things. The fruit of the avocado itself is generally fine for animals. In fact, the pet food brand AvoDerm contains avocado oil and meal, which is rich in vitamins.
