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Can dogs eat peaches?

Caution

Only small cubes of fresh flesh, as a treat. Never the stone, stem or leaves, and avoid canned peaches.

Also searched as: peach, peach stone, peach pit

If your dog has swallowed a peach stone or eaten the leaves or stems, contact your vet.

When it is a problem

The flesh of a fresh peach is a source of fibre and vitamin A, but it is high in sugar. The stem and leaves contain cyanide, and the stone contains amygdalin, which can be fatal at certain doses. A swallowed stone can also block the gut.

How to serve it

Cut fresh peach into small cubes with the stem and stone removed, and give only a little as a treat. Canned or dried peaches often contain extra sugar.

Sources

  1. American Kennel Club: Can dogs eat peaches? checked 8 October 2026 Fresh peaches should be fed in small cubes with the stem and pit removed, as both can pose a threat to a dog's health. The pit, also called the stone, contains a sugar compound called "amygdalin," which can prove fatal at certain doses.
  2. PDSA: Poisons and hazards for your pets checked 8 October 2026 Other foods with stones or pits like peaches, and corn on the cob, similarly to avocados, can cause a blockage if the pit is swallowed.
  3. ASPCA: Peach checked 8 October 2026 Clinical Signs: Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting

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This is general information, not veterinary advice. If your dog ate something concerning, contact your vet or a poison helpline immediately.