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My puppy ate cherry chunks. Are cherry chunks safe for dogs to eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 44 lbs

My 6month old gsd ate nestum baby food which contan cherry chunkies . Its it dangerous for dogs to eat cherry chunkies?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 28th, 2017

No, it should not be dangerous for him to eat a small amount of cherry chunks. It could cause some stomach upset, depending on how much he ate. You should not feed cherry pits, stems, and leaves as they can contain cyanide, which is poisonous if consumed in high enough quantities.

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