What to do after ingestion
Drooling, vomiting, rapid breathing, lethargy.
Seek veterinary care immediately if a pit was eaten.
Amygdalin (releases cyanide)
Peach pits are toxic to cats too (cyanogenic compounds) and carry an obstruction risk; cats do not need fruit, so it is best avoided altogether.
What to do after ingestion
After eating a pit: drooling, vomiting, difficulty breathing, bright red mucous membranes, tremors; choking or intestinal obstruction (vomiting, abdominal pain, inability to pass stool) is also possible.
Eating a pit is an emergency: contact a vet immediately and say whether it was crushed; seek care at once for rapid breathing or abnormal mucous membrane colour.
Amygdalin (releases cyanide when chewed)
Peach flesh is low risk on its own (though sugary), but the pit contains amygdalin, which releases cyanide when chewed; pits and leaves are unsafe for both dogs and cats.
Nutrition
Per 100 g, edible portionData source：USDA FoodData Central · SR Legacy · Accessed on：2026-09-28
Cat · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
Clinical and veterinary sources
Peach pits are toxic to cats too (cyanogenic compounds) and carry an obstruction risk; cats do not need fruit, so it is best avoided altogether.
Amygdalin (releases cyanide)
Drooling, vomiting, rapid breathing, lethargy.
Seek veterinary care immediately if a pit was eaten.
Do not leave discarded pits on tables or beside the bin.
Dog · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
Clinical and veterinary sources
Peach flesh is low risk on its own (though sugary), but the pit contains amygdalin, which releases cyanide when chewed; pits and leaves are unsafe for both dogs and cats.
Amygdalin (releases cyanide when chewed)
After eating a pit: drooling, vomiting, difficulty breathing, bright red mucous membranes, tremors; choking or intestinal obstruction (vomiting, abdominal pain, inability to pass stool) is also possible.
Eating a pit is an emergency: contact a vet immediately and say whether it was crushed; seek care at once for rapid breathing or abnormal mucous membrane colour.
Small amounts of fresh or unsweetened canned peach are fine as a treat if peeled, pitted and diced; dried peach is high in sugar and not recommended.
This website is for reference only and does not replace a licensed veterinarian. If your pet has eaten a suspected toxin or shows symptoms, contact a veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately.