Is Apricot toxic to humans?
The apricot, like nearly all members of the *Prunus* genus, has cyanide precursors in every part, including its seeds, with the sole exception of its fruit. Once a human eats the seeds, leaves, or any other part of the plant, these cyanotoxins will convert to cyanide gas when they make contact with stomach acid. This gas absorbs through mucus membranes and poisons the individual. Symptoms progress from agitation to weakness, loss of coordination and muscle spasms, difficulty moving or speaking, slowed respiration and heartbeat, and finally death.
Is Apricot toxic to cat?
Severely poisonous to cats, consumption of any part of the apricot (Prunus armeniaca) plant may result in vomiting, difficulty breathing, dilated pupils, or shock. The cyanogenic compounds contained within the stems, leaves, and seeds of this plant are particularly potent when the plant is wilting, so mature or dying plants are more poisonous than young and vital ones. Veterinary attention is advised.
Is Apricot toxic to dog?
All parts of the apricot tree are extremely toxic to dogs. Although the seeds contain the highest concentration of the toxin, cyanide, the entire plant is poisonous when ingested and can lead to death if the animal is not treated by a veterinarian quickly. Symptoms of ingestion include drooling, aggressiveness, vomiting, bloody stools, watery eyes, and weakness.
WARNING
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