Fruit
Can dogs eat peaches?
The flesh is fine in small amounts, but the stone is dangerous: it can cause a blockage and contains cyanide-releasing compounds.
Why Amygdalin in the stone, leaves and stems
By Maya HartIf your dog ate some
- If a stone was swallowed, call your vet — stones often lodge in the intestine.
- A small amount usually causes nothing worse than a mild stomach upset.
- Offer water, skip the next treat and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhoea lasts more than a day or your pet seems unwell.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting and loss of appetite (blockage)
- Dilated pupils, difficult breathing, bright red gums (cyanide, rare)
How much, how often
A few slices of flesh.
Treats of any kind should stay under 10% of the day’s calories. Work out your pet’s calories
Serving it safely
- Remove the stone and slice the flesh
- Avoid tinned peaches in syrup
- Keep fallen fruit in the garden picked up
Dogs and cats, side by side
Dogs In moderation
The flesh is fine in small amounts, but the stone is dangerous: it can cause a blockage and contains cyanide-releasing compounds.
How much: A few slices of flesh.
Cats In moderation
A small piece of flesh is not harmful, but the stone, leaves and stems are toxic to cats.
How much: A small piece, if any.
Can cats eat peaches?The details
Dogs are most at risk in late summer when peaches and nectarines fall from trees or are left in bowls. The stone is the size that slips down and gets stuck. Plums, apricots and cherries follow the same pattern.
Safer treats your dog can have instead
Apples
- Dogs
- Safe
- Cats
- In moderation
Blackberries
- Dogs
- Safe
- Cats
- In moderation
Blueberries
Cantaloupe
- Dogs
- Safe
- Cats
- In moderation
Questions owners ask
Can dogs eat peaches?
The flesh is fine in small amounts, but the stone is dangerous: it can cause a blockage and contains cyanide-releasing compounds.
How much peaches can a dog have?
A few slices of flesh.
What makes peaches risky for dogs?
Amygdalin in the stone, leaves and stems.
What are the signs to watch for in dogs?
vomiting and loss of appetite (blockage), dilated pupils, difficult breathing, bright red gums (cyanide, rare).
What should I do if my dog ate peaches?
If a stone was swallowed, call your vet — stones often lodge in the intestine. A small amount usually causes nothing worse than a mild stomach upset. Offer water, skip the next treat and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhoea lasts more than a day or your pet seems unwell.
Is peaches safe for cats too?
A small piece of flesh is not harmful, but the stone, leaves and stems are toxic to cats.
Sources
Tailwise is for general information and is reviewed by veterinary professionals, but it is not a substitute for advice from your own vet, who knows your pet. How we check facts
More foods for dogs
Grapes and raisins
Bananas
- Dogs
- In moderation
- Cats
- In moderation
Strawberries
- Dogs
- Safe
- Cats
- In moderation
Watermelon
- Dogs
- Safe
- Cats
- In moderation