Peach pits are poisonous to your dog because they (as well as apricots, cherries, and plums) have something called cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin) inside them, which is a form of cyanide. This toxin slows down the enzymes in your dog's body that are essential to transport oxygen in the blood.
What fruit seeds are poisonous to dogs?
Fruit Seeds/Fruit Pits. This includes apple seeds and pits from cherries, plums, peaches, and nectarines. Apart from the obvious choking hazard, fruit pits and seeds should not be ingested by dogs because they can cause bowel and intestinal obstruction. They also contain the poison cyanide.
Is a nectarine pit poisonous to dogs?
Lastly, the pit of a nectarine should always be kept far away from your pup. These pits contain trace amounts of cyanide, which are poisonous, and the pit itself can also poke a choking hazard or lead to a dangerous intestinal blockage if swallowed.
What fruit pits are poisonous?
Some fresh fruits, including cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines and apricots have pits that contains cyanide compounds, which are poisonous. If a couple pits are accidentally swallowed, it will not cause poisoning. The pits are more poisonous if they are ground up/crushed or the seeds are chewed.
Can a dog poop out a nectarine pit?
To reiterate, remember: keep your fruit supply entirely out of reach of your dog, including peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, pears, and others with potentially hazardous pits. Peaches are fine in moderation, when given under supervision, cut up, and with the pit removed.
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