My puppy ate cherry seeds, is vomiting, and not passing stool.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. So sorry to hear that Harley is having this issue. Cherry seeds/pits, as I am sure you know by now, are toxic to dogs. They contain cyanide which is highly toxic. Since the bonding of the chemical compound of cyanide must be stopped as soon as possible, treatment will be the top priority at this point. Treatment needs to be instituted ASAP. The longer you wait, the worse the prognosis. He should have been placed on intravenous fluids and not just given SQ fluids. SQ fluids is not enough to flush out his system. Sodium nitrate/sodium thiosulfate should be given if your vet has it available. Hydroxocobalamin (vitamin B12a ) is also used as a cyanide antidote. So, in my opinion, he needs to be hospitalized with intravenous fluids and injections of Cerenia (anti-emetic) and more supportive care to give him the best chance at recovery. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Cherry pits can sometimes cause gastrointestinal obstruction. The symptoms of obstruction include vomiting, poor appetite, abdominal pain, lack of stools. The signs usually start within 24-48 hrs. If Nene chewed the pits, there is a small chance of cyanide intoxication. The signs to look for are panting, red gums, disorientation. They normally start a few hours after toxin ingestion. However, if Nene ate only two pits, he will likely pass them in his stools and he will not show any worrying symptoms.

Cherry pits do contain trace amounts of cyanide, which is toxic to dogs - but normally, even a small dog like a Yorkie would have to eat a large number of them to cause a problem. The pit should pass through uneventfully, but if Jordan has any vomiting, lethargy or other problems I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam to be safe.

It is important to recognize that plum pits can be dangerous. They contain cyanide which is toxic to dogs. They can also cause an intestinal obstruction in such a small dog. I would be worried about the vomiting. If the vomiting continues or she starts showing any other symptoms of being sick then you need to get her to a vet ASAP.

Hello, if this occurred within the last hour, you need to have your veterinarian evaluate her so that they can induce vomiting. If vomiting is successful, then Lucy may be free of risk from the toxicities of cherry pits. If it has been longer than this, still have her evaluated, however she may need to be hospitalized to be monitored for toxicity. Please bring Lucy to your veterinarian or nearest veterinary emergency hospital. Hope this helps and best of luck!

That is bad news. If he just ate the pip you need to take him to a veterinarian right away. If indicated the vet may try to make your dog regurgitate the pip by giving your dog apomorphine (This will depend on the size of the pip) in order to avoid an intestinal blockage. Not being able to poop may have another cause, either constipation or an anal gland problem which is painful and keeps him from pooping. You need to take Jake to a vet now before the pip moves on into the intestines.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. There is probably nothing to worry about for Huxley. The poisonous part of the pits are contained in the inner kernel so unless the pit is cracked open and the kernel missing, im not worried about that. That gnawing probably resulted in only tiny bits -if any- of the pit being swallowed. A dog this size is unlikely to have problems with that. Of course he may have a sensitive stomach or have gotten into something else in the trash that would cause a problem. If you see more than 3 episode of vomiting, severe lethargy, or loss of appetite lasting more than 8 hours, see an emergency vet to make sure he’s ok. Best of luck to you and Huxley!