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Can Dogs Eat Peaches or Plums? Stone Cyanide & ER Triage
Clinical Verdict: MODERATE TOXICITY (High Surgical Obstruction Risk)
Dogs CAN eat pure peach or plum flesh in moderation, but CANNOT have the stones/pits. Ingesting the central stone presents a major surgical foreign body risk and release of cyanogenic toxins.
Toxic Mechanism & Agent
- Toxic Agent: Cyanogenic Glycosides & Mechanical Pit Impaction
- Mechanism of Action: The rugged stone physically lodges in the intestinal lumen, causing ischemic pressure necrosis, while fractured pits release cyanide into the bloodstream.
Clinical Signs & Timeline
- Onset Time: Cyanide within hours (if fractured); Obstruction signs within 24 to 72 hours.
- Primary Symptoms: Persistent vomiting, inability to keep water down, dehydration, painful crouched posture, absent bowel movements.
Emergency Triage Protocol
URGENT VET VISIT
Immediate serial abdominal radiographs or ultrasound to evaluate stone progression. Surgical enterotomy or gastrotomy is indicated if the pit becomes lodged.
Strict Rule S1 Warning
NEVER induce vomiting at home using hydrogen peroxide without direct instruction from a DVM. Inappropriate emesis can cause fatal aspiration pneumonia. Always seek professional veterinary diagnosis.
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