Are cherries safe for dogs?

You may wonder if your dog can benefit from eating some cherries. There are other pet parents who just like to include their furry friends. Whatever the case, feeding Fido a prepared cherry or two is fine. What about the cyanide factor? Keep reading to learn much more for your dog's sake! read more

Cherry trees and shrubs (Prunus sp) including the Choke cherry, Black cherry and cherry laurel contain cyanogenic glycosides. All parts of these plants other than the ripe pulp around the seeds are considered toxic and contain cyanide. read more

Can Dogs Eat Cherries: A Tasty Treat, but Is It Safe for Dogs by Brian Hersh, last updated on Jun 15, 2018 Humans find Cherries to be healthy, delicious and enjoyable. read more

Like cherries, the seeds, leaves and stems of apricot plants are toxic to dogs. While they are able to consume the pulp of the fruit with no ill effects, caution should be taken if your dog has access to any other parts of the plant. read more