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Μπορούν τα ιγκουάνα να φάνε αβοκάντο? Τοξικότητα, Προβλήματα διατροφής και υγείας

Iguanas can consume most types of fruit, αλλά avocado is one of the few foods known to be toxic to reptiles. Εξαιτίας αυτού, you should not feed avocado to your pet iguana, as it can have serious negative consequences for their health.

Το αβοκάντο δεν πρέπει ποτέ να προσφέρεται στα ιγκουάνα. Μια ουσία στο αβοκάντο γνωστή ως περσίνη είναι επιβλαβής για πολλά ερπετά και πουλιά, και lizards can become ill and even die just hours after consuming avocado.

Iguana and avocado
Iguana vs Avocado

Επιπροσθέτως, τα αβοκάντο περιέχουν πολύ οξαλικό οξύ, που είναι γνωστό ότι συνδυάζεται με βιταμίνες και μέταλλα για να παράγει οξαλικά, που είναι δύσκολο για τα ερπετά να αποβάλουν από το σύστημά τους. This could result in the development of kidney stones, have a detrimental impact on your pet’s capacity to absorb calcium, και ultimately cause metabolic bone disease.

Επομένως, iguanas should never consume avocados, every part of this fruit is to be considered toxic to reptiles.

NutrientAmountClassification
Calories160High
Fat22.7 γραμμάριαVery high
Carbohydrates9 γραμμάριαNormal
Ινα7 γραμμάριαHigh
Ασβέστιο5 milligramsLow
Phosphorus52 milligramsNormal
Folate108.8 microgramsVery high
Nutritional value for 100g of avocado

Πράγματα που πρέπει να ληφθούν υπόψη:

  • Avocado contains a high amount of fat and should not be fed to iguanas as a regular part of their diet. Excessive consumption of fat can lead to obesity and other health issues in iguanas.
  • Avocado also contains a substance called persin, which is toxic to several reptiles and birds. Ingesting persin can cause illness and even death in iguanas.
  • When looking for fruit alternatives for iguanas, options like strawberries, βατόμουρα, and mangoes are safer and contain lower levels of fat. Ωστόσο, fruits should still be given in moderation as a supplement to a balanced diet of leafy greens and vegetables.

Iguanas and Avocados FAQs

Are avocados good for iguanas?

Οχι, avocados are not good for iguanas. The primary nutrients an iguana needs are calcium and vitamin D. Δυστυχώς, avocados provide very little calcium, με μόνο 27 milligrams per cup. The high level of phosphorus it contains prevents the calcium from being absorbed, and there is no vitamin D present in avocados. Επομένως, there is no nutritional benefit in feeding this food to your pet.

Why are avocados toxic to iguanas?

Avocado plants contain a toxic chemical called persin which is harmful to many animals, including cats, dogs, and iguanas. Persin is a fungus idol toxin that can cause severe reactions and even death in many animals. All parts of the avocado plant contain persin, so it’s recommended to avoid feeding avocado to iguanas, and if your iguana ingests some by mistake, you should take them to the vet to have them checked.

What is the calcium and phosphorus ratio in avocados, and why is it harmful to iguanas?

The calcium and phosphorus ratio in avocados is much too high for iguanas. Most experts recommend keeping these two minerals at a ratio of two to one because the phosphorus can prevent the iguana from absorbing the calcium. If an iguana doesn’t get enough calcium, it can lead to a serious condition called metabolic bone disease (MBD).

MBD can cause the bones of your reptile to become soft and brittle, and some pets can even become immobile. One cup of avocado contains about 27 milligrams of calcium but 119 milligrams of phosphorus, so the phosphorus content is much too high and could lead to problems down the line.

What can I feed my iguana instead of avocados?

Leafy greens such as collard greens, mustard greens, and dandelions should make up about 60% of your iguana’s diet. For the remaining 40%, you can feed them brightly colored vegetables like green and red peppers, σκουός, yellow beans, and peas. Σχετικά με 10% of your iguana’s diet can consist of fruit, such as dried figs, μπανάνες, φράουλες, σμέουρα, σταφύλια, and apples.

When introducing new fruit to their diet, do so slowly to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea. Always check the nutritional value of every food you plan to feed your iguana to ensure the calcium to phosphorus ratio is acceptable.

Avoid feeding iguanas any food that contains a lot of sugar, animal proteins, or has an unfavorable calcium to phosphorus ratio, such as corn, λάχανο, broccoli, turnips, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, asparagus, and cauliflower. Also, avoid feeding them dog and cat food, as it is not formulated for the nutritional needs of reptiles.


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