{"id":162472,"date":"2022-07-14T12:24:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:24:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:24:37","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog eats cherry?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_cherry\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats cherry?\">What happens if a dog eats cherry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#How_many_cherries_are_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"How many cherries are toxic to dogs?\">How many cherries are toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Can_dogs_eat_cherries_without_seeds\" title=\"Can dogs eat cherries without seeds?\">Can dogs eat cherries without seeds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Will_one_cherry_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will one cherry hurt my dog?\">Will one cherry hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#How_many_cherries_can_poison_a_dog\" title=\"How many cherries can poison a dog?\">How many cherries can poison a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#How_many_cherries_is_lethal_to_a_dog\" title=\"How many cherries is lethal to a dog?\">How many cherries is lethal to a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#How_many_cherry_pits_does_it_take_to_be_toxic\" title=\"How many cherry pits does it take to be toxic?\">How many cherry pits does it take to be toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Can_dogs_eat_all_cherries\" title=\"Can dogs eat all cherries?\">Can dogs eat all cherries?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Are_seedless_cherries_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Are seedless cherries safe for dogs?\">Are seedless cherries safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Are_cherries_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Are cherries bad for dogs?\">Are cherries bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_1_cherry\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats 1 cherry?\">What happens if a dog eats 1 cherry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Can_dogs_have_cherries_without_the_pits\" title=\"Can dogs have cherries without the pits?\">Can dogs have cherries without the pits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_too_many_cherries\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats too many cherries?\">What happens if a dog eats too many cherries?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#How_many_cherries_is_poisonous\" title=\"How many cherries is poisonous?\">How many cherries is poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#How_many_cherries_do_you_have_to_eat_before_it_kills_you\" title=\"How many cherries do you have to eat before it kills you?\">How many cherries do you have to eat before it kills you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_cherry_pits\" title=\"What should I do if my dog ate cherry pits?\">What should I do if my dog ate cherry pits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#How_many_cherry_pits_are_toxic_to_humans\" title=\"How many cherry pits are toxic to humans?\">How many cherry pits are toxic to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#What_happens_if_you_eat_4_cherry_pits\" title=\"What happens if you eat 4 cherry pits?\">What happens if you eat 4 cherry pits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Is_it_okay_to_swallow_1_cherry_Pit\" title=\"Is it okay to swallow 1 cherry Pit?\">Is it okay to swallow 1 cherry Pit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#How_many_cherry_pits_are_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"How many cherry pits are toxic to dogs?\">How many cherry pits are toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Can_dogs_have_black_cherries\" title=\"Can dogs have black cherries?\">Can dogs have black cherries?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Can_dogs_eat_cherries_without_the_pit\" title=\"Can dogs eat cherries without the pit?\">Can dogs eat cherries without the pit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#Are_seedless_cherries_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are seedless cherries good for dogs?\">Are seedless cherries good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#What_fruits_can_dogs_eat_cherries\" title=\"What fruits can dogs eat cherries?\">What fruits can dogs eat cherries?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cherry\/#How_many_cherries_can_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"How many cherries can hurt a dog?\">How many cherries can hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_cherry\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats cherry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A single cherry pit will not cause cyanide poisoning. But you should look out for symptoms of intestinal blockage, including <b>vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, and decreased fecal production. These symptoms may appear up to 24 hours after your dog swallowed a cherry pit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cherries_are_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>How many cherries are toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_cherries_without_seeds\"><\/span>Can dogs eat cherries without seeds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cherry fruit, without stems or seeds, is safe for dogs. But the stems and seeds contain a low concentration of toxins called cyanogenic glycoside (cyanide, essentially). In order for the toxins to be released and to become toxic to a dog, the seeds and stems have to be broken by chewing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_one_cherry_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will one cherry hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>One or two cherries shouldn&#8217;t cause much damage. However, you should still keep an eye out for signs of cyanide poisoning in your dog. The risk for poisoning is higher the more cherries your dog eats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cherries_can_poison_a_dog\"><\/span>How many cherries can poison a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Pet Poison Helpline, parts of both cherries and cherry trees contain cyanogenic glycosides. In other words, parts of the cherry contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs and can kill them. <b>One or two pitted cherries every now and then won&#8217;t harm your dog, but they shouldn&#8217;t become a regular treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cherries_is_lethal_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How many cherries is lethal to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cherry_pits_does_it_take_to_be_toxic\"><\/span>How many cherry pits does it take to be toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eating just <b>34 pits of the Morello cherry or 79 pits of red or black cherries may lead to cyanide toxicity (2). Chewing cherry pits releases a chemical called amygdalin, which your body converts into cyanide. Depending on the type, cherries may contain 3.965 mg of amygdalin per gram of fruit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_all_cherries\"><\/span>Can dogs eat all cherries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the flesh and skin of the cherry are fine for your dog. <b>We do not recommend giving your dogs cherries since the pit, stems and leaves contain trace amounts of cyanide and can be a choking hazard<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_seedless_cherries_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are seedless cherries safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs can eat unprocessed cherries, but you must use extreme caution when preparing them, and always keep cherries that have not been pitted well out of reach.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cherries_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are cherries bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_1_cherry\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats 1 cherry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A single cherry pit will not cause cyanide poisoning. But you should look out for <b>symptoms of intestinal blockage, including vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, and decreased fecal production<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_cherries_without_the_pits\"><\/span>Can dogs have cherries without the pits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_too_many_cherries\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats too many cherries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog eats multiple cherries, you should look out for symptoms of <b>cyanide poisoning. These include labored breathing, bright red gums, and dilated pupils. If you find that your pooch ate multiple cherries without pits, it&#8217;s a good idea to call your vet as a precaution.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cherries_is_poisonous\"><\/span>How many cherries is poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eating just <b>34 pits of the Morello cherry or 79 pits of red or black cherries may lead to cyanide toxicity (2). Chewing cherry pits releases a chemical called amygdalin, which your body converts into cyanide. Depending on the type, cherries may contain 3.965 mg of amygdalin per gram of fruit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cherries_do_you_have_to_eat_before_it_kills_you\"><\/span>How many cherries do you have to eat before it kills you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the flesh and skin of the cherry are fine for your dog. <b>We do not recommend giving your dogs cherries since the pit, stems and leaves contain trace amounts of cyanide and can be a choking hazard<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_cherry_pits\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog ate cherry pits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cherry_pits_are_toxic_to_humans\"><\/span>How many cherry pits are toxic to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cherry stones Or apricot, plum or peach pits. They contain hydrogen cyanide, which is so poisonous that a mere 0.1 grams has the potential to kill a 10 stone (150 pound) person. As a cherry pit contains around 0.17 grams of cyanide, ingesting just <b>one or two crushed stones could kill you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_eat_4_cherry_pits\"><\/span>What happens if you eat 4 cherry pits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dangerous chemical found in the seeds of stone fruits is called amygdalin. <b>Poisoning can occur when the pit and seed are crushed or chewed before swallowing, releasing the amygdalin.<\/b><b>Amygdalin is then converted by the body to cyanide<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_swallow_1_cherry_Pit\"><\/span>Is it okay to swallow 1 cherry Pit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like gum, cherry pits are not digestible, so they&#8217;ll pass through your gastrointestinal system intact and will eventually wind up in the toilet. If you do accidentally swallow a cherry pit, <b>you&#8217;ll most likely be totally fine  just don&#8217;t make a habit of it, and definitely do not chew on or crush them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cherry_pits_are_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>How many cherry pits are toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Pet Poison Helpline, parts of both cherries and cherry trees contain cyanogenic glycosides. In other words, parts of the cherry contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs and can kill them. <b>One or two pitted cherries every now and then won&#8217;t harm your dog, but they shouldn&#8217;t become a regular treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_black_cherries\"><\/span>Can dogs have black cherries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_cherries_without_the_pit\"><\/span>Can dogs eat cherries without the pit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And that&#8217;s primarily because cherries come with an inherent danger to our petsthe pits, stems, and leaves contain cyanide. This is true for all cherry varieties, including bing, rainier, and black cherries. <b>Cyanide is poisonous to pets and humans alike, and can be potentially lethal if consumed in large quantities<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_seedless_cherries_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are seedless cherries good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use Extreme Caution With Feeding Dogs Cherries<\/b> The main danger of cherries is that their pits, stems, and leaves contain cyanide, which is poisonous and potentially lethal if consumed in high enough quantities. Cherry pits can also get lodged in a dog&#8217;s digestive tract and cause intestinal blockages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruits_can_dogs_eat_cherries\"><\/span>What fruits can dogs eat cherries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cherries_can_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>How many cherries can hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Pet Poison Helpline, parts of both cherries and cherry trees contain cyanogenic glycosides. In other words, parts of the cherry contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs and can kill them. <b>One or two pitted cherries every now and then won&#8217;t harm your dog, but they shouldn&#8217;t become a regular treat.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a dog eats cherry?How many cherries are toxic to dogs?Can dogs eat cherries without seeds?Will one cherry hurt my dog?How many cherries can poison a dog?How many cherries is lethal to a dog?How many cherry pits does it take to be toxic?Can dogs eat all cherries?Are seedless cherries safe&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-162472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162472"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=162472"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162472\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=162472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=162472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=162472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}