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My cat climbs our peach tree. Are peach flowers toxic to cats?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 months and 25 days old | 9 lbs

We have a peach tree in the front yard and my cat likes to get on it. I have never really cared much but now I have become worried because the little peach flowers have blossomed and I'm scared that it'll be toxic to her. Are peach flowers toxic to cats?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 9th, 2017

The stems, seeds, and leaves of the peach are toxic to cats because they contain cyanide. Ingesting them can cause dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, brick red mucous membranes, panting, and shock. To be safe, I would keep Chloe out of the tree.
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