Are Peaches Toxic to Pets?
Yes — peaches are mildly toxic to cats. Yes — peaches are mildly toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Prunus persica
- Toxic compound
- Cyanogenic glycosides in pit, leaves and stems
- Toxic parts
- Pit, leaves, stems
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Reduced appetite
- Bright red gums or trouble breathing (pit/leaves)
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Reduced appetite
- Bright red gums or trouble breathing (pit/leaves)
What to do
If your cat ate peaches
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate peaches
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Ripe peach flesh is fine in small pieces, but the pit contains cyanide-producing compounds and is a serious choking and blockage risk.
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Frequently asked questions
Are peaches toxic to cats?
Yes — peaches are mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite.
Are peaches toxic to dogs?
Yes — peaches are mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite.
Which parts of peaches are toxic?
Pit, leaves, stems.
What makes peaches toxic?
Cyanogenic glycosides in pit, leaves and stems.
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