What to do after ingestion
Drooling, vomiting, rapid breathing, lethargy.
Seek veterinary care immediately if a pit was eaten.
Amygdalin
Cats must not eat plum pits or leaves either, and the flesh offers no required nutrition, so it is best avoided entirely.
What to do after ingestion
After eating a pit: drooling, vomiting, rapid breathing, bright red mucous membranes, tremors; choking or obstruction causes retching, abdominal pain and inability to pass stool.
Treat a chewed pit as an emergency and contact a vet immediately, stating whether it was crushed; a small amount of flesh only needs observation.
Amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside releasing cyanide)
Plum pits and leaves contain amygdalin, which releases cyanide when chewed; the flesh itself is sugary and large amounts can cause stomach upset.
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
Cats must not eat plum pits or leaves either, and the flesh offers no required nutrition, so it is best avoided entirely.
Amygdalin
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
Plum pits and leaves contain amygdalin, which releases cyanide when chewed; the flesh itself is sugary and large amounts can cause stomach upset.
Amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside releasing cyanide)
After eating a pit: drooling, vomiting, rapid breathing, bright red mucous membranes, tremors; choking or obstruction causes retching, abdominal pain and inability to pass stool.
Treat a chewed pit as an emergency and contact a vet immediately, stating whether it was crushed; a small amount of flesh only needs observation.
Prunes are sugary and fibre-concentrated and are not recommended; 1-2 small pieces of fresh pitted flesh is plenty.
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.