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Is Choke Cherry Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Choke Cherry is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Choke Cherry plants can show the following clinical symptoms: Vomiting, Prolonged Depression, Incoordination, Hypersalivaton, Sleepiness Or Excitation, Dilated Pupils, Low Body Temperature, Low Blood Pressure, Coma, Seizure And Death (In Rare Cases).

Choke Cherry consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Choke Cherry: Cyanogenic glycosides found in some species.

More Info About The Choke Cherry Plant

Scientific Name: Prunus virginiana

Family: Rosaceae.

The answer is based on information found on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website.