Pet Care

Plum

Additional Common Names:: similar plants: apricot, peach, cherry
Scientific Name:: Prunus species

Family:: Rosaceae

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

If your pet ingested this plant, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.*

* A $65 consultation fee may apply.