Mamey sapote resembles an avocado in how you eat it. It is a fruit native to Mexico that you cut open, remove the pit, and peel before consuming. It has a flavor profile similar to sweet potato with a hint of sweetness. Can your pup join in on consuming this interesting fruit?

No. Mamey sapote should never be given to dogs. The leaves, peel and seed are all known to be toxic to pups.

The interior flesh which seemingly is the safest bit of the fruit, has also proven questionable at best for pups. There have been fatal incidents of dogs eating the extract from the fruit’s flesh. 

If your dog has eaten a mamey sapote, contact a vet immediately. If you are unsure if your dog has eaten a mamey sapote monitor your pup for adverse side effects, should any arise, contact your vet immediately.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping your pup healthy.