What would happen if your dog ate a peach pit?

Peach pits contain amygdalin, a compound that can release cyanide when digested. Cyanide is a highly poisonous substance that can cause a number of symptoms, including:

- Vomiting

- Diarrhea

- Difficulty breathing

- Seizures

- Coma

- Death

The severity of the symptoms will depend on the amount of cyanide that is consumed. A single peach pit may not cause any symptoms, but eating several pits can be fatal.

If you think your dog has eaten a peach pit, it is important to contact your veterinarian immediately. Treatment will depend on the severity of the symptoms, and may include:

- Inducing vomiting

- Administering activated charcoal to absorb the cyanide

- Providing oxygen therapy

- Administering antidotes to counteract the effects of cyanide

Peach pits can be a serious hazard to dogs, so it is important to keep them out of reach. If you are not sure whether a particular food is safe for your dog, it is always best to err on the side of caution and avoid giving it to them.