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My 5 kg cat swallowed a small plum pit whole 3 hours ago and the vet induced vomiting — what should I watch for during her recovery at home?

Cats · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

Watch for any lingering signs of throat irritation from the pit or the vomiting process, like drooling, gagging, or refusing food. The main concern now is whether the pit caused any tiny scratch in her esophagus or stomach lining, which could lead to infection. Offer small amounts of water and a bland meal like boiled chicken if she's hungry. Over the next 48 hours, monitor her litter box for normal stool and no blood. If she becomes lethargic, vomits again, or seems painful when her belly is touched, call your vet back — she may need an X-ray to check for complications.

Plums (pitted) — Food safety facts

Feed with care · Cats · full breakdown on the linked food page

Flesh in small pieces is fine. The pit is a choking and cyanide risk.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Feed with care), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Plums (pitted) is not poisonous to cats, but it is easy to over-feed. Rich fat, salt or seasoning can bring on vomiting or diarrhoea within a day, and repeated large portions are a recognised trigger for pancreatitis.

If it ate some before you noticed, watch for vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness or a painful, swollen abdomen over the next 24 hours. A one-off small amount in a healthy adult usually passes with water and rest; repeated exposure, a puppy or kitten, a senior, or a pet with an ongoing illness is a reason to call your vet the same day.

Why these cautions matter

Stone-fruit pits and some seeds release cyanide when crushed, and quite apart from that they are a choking and blockage hazard.

Plums (pitted) can turn up now and then, but not as a daily habit: keep the rest of the day's food unchanged and watch the litter box and how quickly they finish the next meal.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Plums (pitted) food facts page.

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