Apricot

Additional Common Names: Group also includes Plum, Peach, Cherry

Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca

Alternate Scientific Names: other Prunus species

Family: Rosaceae

Toxicity: Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Horses

Toxic Principles: Cyanogenic glycosides found in some species

Clinical Signs: Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.

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