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Is Opal Plum toxic to dogs?

Prunus domestica 'Opal'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — opal plum 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 Prunus (plum) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Leaves, twigs, and stones/kernels contain cyanogenic glycosides; chewing wilted foliage or pits can cause difficulty breathing, dilated pupils, bright-red gums, and shock. Ripe flesh itself is not the toxic part — keep pets from pits and prunings.

What to do if your dog ate opal plum

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move opal plum 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 opal plum to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is opal plum toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is opal plum toxic to dogs?

Yes — opal plum 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 Prunus (plum) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Leaves, twigs, and stones/kernels contain cyanogenic glycosides; chewing wilted foliage or pits can cause difficulty breathing, dilated pupils, bright-red gums, and shock. Ripe flesh itself is not the toxic part — keep pets from pits and prunings.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats opal plum?

The ASPCA lists Prunus (plum) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Leaves, twigs, and stones/kernels contain cyanogenic glycosides; chewing wilted foliage or pits can cause difficulty breathing, dilated pupils, bright-red gums, and shock. Ripe flesh itself is not the toxic part — keep pets from pits and prunings. 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 opal plum.

What should I do if my dog ate opal plum?

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 opal plum toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Opal Plum is toxic to cats as well. See the full opal plum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to opal plum?

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 opal plum pet-safety