The answer is a qualified no. If accidentally ingested, the cherry's pit, leaves and stems pose specific dangers to dogs. If your pet consumes several whole cherries by accident, contact your veterinarian or pet poison control immediately.
What happens if a dog eats 1 cherry?
A single cherry pit will not cause cyanide poisoning. But you should look out for symptoms of intestinal blockage, including vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, and decreased fecal production. These symptoms may appear up to 24 hours after your dog swallowed a cherry pit.
How many cherries is lethal to a dog?
If your dog only eats one cherry, it may get an upset stomach and should be fine. If it eats more than one cherry, it may be poisoned by the cyanide in the pits. At best, it will be very sick but will recover; at worst, your dog may die.
Can dogs digest cherries?
Cyanide is poisonous to pets and humans alike, and can be potentially lethal if consumed in large quantities. So while dogs can eat unprocessed cherries in small quantities, they have to be carefully prepared to ensure that the pits, stems, and leaves have been completely removed.
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