Is Prunus Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

Plants of the Prunus genus, like apricot, cherry, and plum, contain cyanogenic chemicals fatal to cats; immediate medical treatment is mandatory.

Virtually all parts of these plants, except for the ripened pulp, contain cyanide and are toxic to dogs.

Prunus is most dangerous to dogs when wilting, causing symptoms like trouble breathing, red gums, and even death.

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Is Prunus toxic to cat?

Many plants of the Prunus genus, including apricot, cherry, and plum, contain cyanogenic chemicals that are fatally toxic to cats; immediate medical treatment is mandatory if a cat has eaten any part of one of these plants. Depending on the species, the leaves, stems, seeds, flower buds, pits, fruit, and (or) berries can be toxic. The symptoms of prunus poisoning include red gums, drooling, vomiting, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, panting, and shock.

Is Prunus toxic to dog?

Aside from the ripened pulp found around the seeds of this plant, all of its parts contain cyanide and are toxic to dogs. Signs of poisoning include trouble breathing, gums that turn bright reed, shock, dilated pupils, and even death. The prunus is at its most dangerous to dogs when it is in the process of wilting. If you think there is a risk your dog has ingested this plant, consult your veterinarian as soon as possible.

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WARNING

The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.

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