Nectarine

A little flesh is usually harmless, but the pit and leaves hold cyanogenic compounds that release cyanide when chewed, and the pit can also choke or obstruct the gut; nectarines are sugary, so cats are best not fed them.

Vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, poor appetite, lethargy; after a pit is swallowed, retching, repeated swallowing or trouble swallowing.

**Contact a vet immediately** if a pit or leaves were eaten, and do not induce vomiting at home; if the cat only licked a little flesh, stop feeding and observe.

Cats need no fruit and nectarines add nothing they require; keep pits, leaves and twigs well out of reach, keep any treat within about 10% of daily energy intake, and remember that a complete cat food already meets every nutritional need.

A little peeled, pitted flesh is usually harmless, but the pit, broken pieces and leaves hold cyanogenic compounds that release cyanide once chewed, and a hard pit can also choke or block the gut; remove it every time and keep the sugary flesh small.

Vomiting, diarrhoea, poor appetite, abdominal discomfort; after a pit is swallowed, retching, repeated swallowing, drooling and lethargy, while heavy cyanogenic exposure can bring fast breathing, bright gums and nerve signs.

**Contact a vet immediately** if the pit, pit fragments or leaves were eaten, and do not induce vomiting at home; if only a little flesh was eaten, stop feeding and watch for vomiting or diarrhoea.

Always peel, pit and dice the fruit first, and never offer the pit, leaves or twigs; nectarines are sugar-rich, so overweight or diabetic dogs should skip them, and treats should stay within about 10% of daily energy intake.