Cherry pits, stems and leaves contain cyanide compounds and pose a choking/obstruction risk.
The flesh of a ripe cherry is not toxic, but the pit (stone) is dangerous on two fronts — cyanide release if crushed, and mechanical blockage if swallowed whole.
Cherry pits contain amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide when the pit is broken or chewed. Cyanide blocks cellular respiration by inhibiting cytochrome c oxidase. Whole pits also pose a real intestinal obstruction hazard, especially in small dogs.
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A single accidentally swallowed pit is more likely to cause obstruction than cyanide poisoning. Multiple crushed pits warrant urgent veterinary care.
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