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Is Sweet Cherry 'Stella' toxic to cats?

Prunus avium 'Stella'

Toxic to cats

Yes — sweet cherry 'stella' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Cherry (Prunus) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The stems, leaves and stones (pits) contain cyanogenic glycosides that release cyanide; wilting foliage and the kernel inside the stone are the most dangerous. Ripe flesh is not the hazard. Signs include brick-red gums, dilated pupils, panting, breathing difficulty and shock. Keep pets from chewing prunings, leaves or stones.

What to do if your cat ate sweet cherry 'stella'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move sweet cherry 'stella' out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of sweet cherry 'stella' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten sweet cherry 'stella', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is sweet cherry 'stella' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sweet cherry 'stella' toxic to cats?

Yes — sweet cherry 'stella' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Cherry (Prunus) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The stems, leaves and stones (pits) contain cyanogenic glycosides that release cyanide; wilting foliage and the kernel inside the stone are the most dangerous. Ripe flesh is not the hazard. Signs include brick-red gums, dilated pupils, panting, breathing difficulty and shock. Keep pets from chewing prunings, leaves or stones.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sweet cherry 'stella'?

Cherry (Prunus) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The stems, leaves and stones (pits) contain cyanogenic glycosides that release cyanide; wilting foliage and the kernel inside the stone are the most dangerous. Ripe flesh is not the hazard. Signs include brick-red gums, dilated pupils, panting, breathing difficulty and shock. Keep pets from chewing prunings, leaves or stones. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to sweet cherry 'stella'.

What should I do if my cat ate sweet cherry 'stella'?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is sweet cherry 'stella' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sweet Cherry 'Stella' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full sweet cherry 'stella' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sweet cherry 'stella'?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full sweet cherry 'stella' pet-safety