Apricot pits contain cyanogenic glycosides. Flesh safe in moderation but pits can cause cyanide poisoning.
Dogs
Emergency risk
Cats
Emergency risk
Risk level
Danger
Symptoms
Panting, difficulty breathing, bright red gums, convulsions
What to do now
Emergency vet if pit ingested. Flesh safe in small amounts.
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Open hubPanting, difficulty breathing, bright red gums, convulsions
Emergency vet if pit ingested. Flesh safe in small amounts.
Flesh safe, remove pit
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