Are crab apples bad for dogs?

2009-10-20Is a Crabapple Tree Poisonous to Dogs? ... The trees contain a toxin that, depending on the amount ingested, can cause minor reactions, such as gastrointestinal upset, to serious reactions, such as respiratory failure and death. They may look pretty, but crabapple trees are not safe for dogs. read more

All apple trees, including the crabapple species, can pose a threat to your dog's health. The trees contain a toxin that, depending on the amount ingested, can cause minor reactions, such as gastrointestinal upset, to serious reactions, such as respiratory failure and death. read more

Many rodents eat crab apples. Deer, rabbits, raccoons, and otherplant eating animals eat crab apples. Other creatures eat crabapples too, like worms. read more