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Peach flesh offers vitamins and fiber and is fine in small amounts. The large, hard pit, though, can lodge in the throat or intestines, and the pit, leaves and stems contain compounds that release cyanide. The sugar can cause diarrhea in larger amounts, and canned peaches in syrup should be avoided. Cats can't taste sweetness, so there's little reason to offer it.
How to give it / if eaten
Wash, remove the pit completely, peel and cut into small pieces. A piece or two for small dogs and a few for large dogs is plenty; keep treats under 10% of daily calories. Throw pits away where your pet can't reach them.
Watch for these signs
Too much can cause diarrhea, loose stool or vomiting. A swallowed pit can bring repeated vomiting, poor appetite, constipation and belly pain; after a chewed pit, watch for labored breathing and bright red gums.
FAQ
My dog swallowed a peach pit.
Peach pits are large and often cause blockages. Contact your vet or an emergency clinic right away, even if your dog seems fine.
Are canned peaches okay?
They're soaked in sugary syrup. Offer a little fresh peach flesh instead.
General information only. Weight, age and health conditions change how a pet reacts, so ask your vet if you are worried.