Cherry

Not listed does not mean safe.

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Prunus spp.

Family: Rosaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

🐶 Dogs⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

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🐴 Horses⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

🐢 Tortoises! CautionTortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain

🐐 Goats⚠ ToxicCornell: listed for this species

Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
Animal	Verdict	Basis	Plant parts	Sources	Evidence link
Companion mammals
Cats	Cats: ⚠ Toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Dogs	Dogs: ⚠ Toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Horses & livestock
Horses	Horses: ⚠ Toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Goats	Goats: ⚠ Toxic	Cornell: listed for this species	seeds, leaves	Cornell University University	evidence
Reptiles
Tortoises	Tortoises: ! Caution	Tortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain	seeds only	Tortoise Trust Specialist charity	evidence

Source excerpts

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs, Horses

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Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses

Source checked 2026-10-27

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Tortoise Trust — Toxic Plants and Tortoises — Tortoises

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Tortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain · seeds only · Tortoise Trust toxic-plant list (from Highfield 2001): "Some plants on this list may be safely consumed in small or moderate quantities, but may be fatally toxic under certain circumstances or in large doses"; exact degree of toxicity unknown.

Cherry (seeds only)

Source checked 2026-10-27

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Cornell University — Plants Poisonous to Livestock — Goats

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Cornell: listed for this species · seeds, leaves · Cornell lists Prunus spp.; parts poisonous: seeds, leaves; poison: amygdalin, prunasin.

Prunus spp. | Wild Cherries, Black Cherry, Bitter Cherry, Choke Cherry, Pin Cherry | horses, cattle, moose, sheep, swine, goats | seeds, leaves | amygdalin, prunasin

Source checked 2026-10-27

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 18 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Cyanogenic glycosides Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock. Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-27. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.