No — don't feed avocado to alpacas.
Avocado contains persin, which damages heart muscle in many livestock species. Leaves, skin and pit are the most toxic, but no part should be fed.
- Verdict
- No
- Serving size
- Never
- Food group
- Fruit
- Sugar per 100 g
- 0.7 g
Risks to know
- Persin: heart damage, swelling, sudden death
Nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | What it means for alpacas |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 73.2 g | Moderate water |
| Energy | 160 kcal | Moderate |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | Low sugar |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | Good fiber |
| Protein | 2.0 g | |
| Fat | 14.7 g | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 52 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 10.0 mg | Not required — camelids make their own |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — “Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties” (FDC ID 171705).
Sugar compared with other treats
Grams of sugar per 100 g. Lower-sugar treats are kinder to the fore-stomach microbes and waistline.
Safer alternatives
ApplesIn moderationBanana PeelsIn moderationBananasIn moderationBlackberriesIn moderationBlueberriesIn moderationCantaloupeIn moderation
Frequently asked questions
Can alpacas eat avocado?
No — don't feed avocado to alpacas. Avocado contains persin, which damages heart muscle in many livestock species. Leaves, skin and pit are the most toxic, but no part should be fed.
How much avocado can I give my alpaca?
None — choose a safe alternative such as carrot sticks, cucumber or green beans.
How much sugar is in avocado?
About 0.7 g of sugar per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central).
Can baby alpacas (crias) eat it?
No.
See the complete list of foods alpacas can and can't eat, our feeding guide and the toxic plant checker.
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