Can Dogs Eat Apricots?
🟠 Best avoided
Best avoided. The flesh isn't toxic, but the pit contains cyanide and is a choking and blockage risk.
How much is okay?
A small piece of pit-free flesh is low risk, but the pit makes apricots a poor choice.
Symptoms to watch for
- •Choking or blockage signs
- •Rarely, cyanide signs: heavy breathing, red gums
If your dog already ate it
If your dog swallowed an apricot pit, call your vet, since it can get stuck.
Safer treats to give instead
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat dried apricots?
In tiny amounts the flesh is not toxic, but dried apricots are very high in sugar. It's better to choose a safer fruit.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, ask your vet.
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