Cherry pits, stems, and leaves contain cyanide. The flesh itself is not toxic but can cause digestive upset.
Dogs
Unsafe
Cats
Unsafe
Risk level
Toxic
Symptoms
Difficulty breathing, red gums, dilated pupils, panting, shock
What to do now
Remove pits completely if feeding cherry flesh. Better to avoid entirely.
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Remove pits completely if feeding cherry flesh. Better to avoid entirely.
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