Fruit
Can dogs eat plums?
Better avoided. The flesh is not toxic, but plums are sugary, and the stone contains cyanide-releasing compounds and can block the gut.
Why Amygdalin in the stone, leaves and stems
By Maya HartIf your dog ate some
- If a stone was swallowed, call your vet.
- 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 diarrhoea
- Signs of blockage if a stone was swallowed
- Difficult breathing, dilated pupils (rare, cyanide)
How much, how often
A small piece of flesh at most.
Treats of any kind should stay under 10% of the day’s calories. Work out your pet’s calories
Serving it safely
- Stone removed, flesh only
- Never prunes in large amounts — they cause diarrhoea
Dogs and cats, side by side
Dogs In moderation
Better avoided. The flesh is not toxic, but plums are sugary, and the stone contains cyanide-releasing compounds and can block the gut.
How much: A small piece of flesh at most.
Cats In moderation
Not recommended. The stone, leaves and stems are toxic to cats, and the fruit offers nothing they need.
Can cats eat plums?The details
Windfall plums are a common late-summer problem: dogs eat them fermenting on the ground, and fermented fruit can also contain alcohol. Keep gardens picked up if your dog likes to scavenge.
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 plums?
Better avoided. The flesh is not toxic, but plums are sugary, and the stone contains cyanide-releasing compounds and can block the gut.
How much plums can a dog have?
A small piece of flesh at most.
What makes plums risky for dogs?
Amygdalin in the stone, leaves and stems.
What are the signs to watch for in dogs?
vomiting and diarrhoea, signs of blockage if a stone was swallowed, difficult breathing, dilated pupils (rare, cyanide).
What should I do if my dog ate plums?
If a stone was swallowed, call your vet. 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 plums safe for cats too?
Not recommended. The stone, leaves and stems are toxic to cats, and the fruit offers nothing they need.
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
Blueberries
Watermelon
- Dogs
- Safe
- Cats
- In moderation
Mango
- Dogs
- Safe
- Cats
- In moderation