Can they eat it?

Can dogs and cats eat Plums, apricots and peaches (stones)?

The flesh of plums, apricots and peaches is fine in small amounts, but the stones contain cyanide-forming compounds and are a serious choking and blockage risk.

Why

Amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside) in stones, leaves and stems; obstruction

Signs to watch for

• vomiting
• not eating
• painful belly
• difficulty breathing (rare, cyanide)

Good to know

Swallowed whole stones are mainly a blockage risk — contact your vet. Fallen fruit in Slovak gardens in late summer can also ferment (alcohol).