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Is Japanese Flowering Cherry Bonsai toxic to dogs?

Prunus serrulata

Toxic to dogs

Yes — japanese flowering cherry bonsai is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists cherry (Prunus spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is cyanogenic glycosides, concentrated in the stems, leaves and seeds and especially dangerous in wilting foliage. Signs include brick-red gums, dilated pupils, laboured breathing, panting and shock; keep all prunings and plant parts away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate japanese flowering cherry bonsai

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move japanese flowering cherry bonsai 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 japanese flowering cherry bonsai to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is japanese flowering cherry bonsai toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is japanese flowering cherry bonsai toxic to dogs?

Yes — japanese flowering cherry bonsai is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists cherry (Prunus spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is cyanogenic glycosides, concentrated in the stems, leaves and seeds and especially dangerous in wilting foliage. Signs include brick-red gums, dilated pupils, laboured breathing, panting and shock; keep all prunings and plant parts away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats japanese flowering cherry bonsai?

The ASPCA lists cherry (Prunus spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is cyanogenic glycosides, concentrated in the stems, leaves and seeds and especially dangerous in wilting foliage. Signs include brick-red gums, dilated pupils, laboured breathing, panting and shock; keep all prunings and plant parts away from pets. 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 dog has had access to japanese flowering cherry bonsai.

What should I do if my dog ate japanese flowering cherry bonsai?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 japanese flowering cherry bonsai toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Japanese Flowering Cherry Bonsai is toxic to cats as well. See the full japanese flowering cherry bonsai pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to japanese flowering cherry bonsai?

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

Full japanese flowering cherry bonsai pet-safety