Is a cherry plum tree safe for my goats to eat in their enclosure?

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I have a cherry plum tree in my new goat in closure, is that safe? Pet's info: Farm Animal | Goat | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 13 days old | 12 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Even though this tree Prunus cerasifera is considered a plum and not a cherry, it still contains the cyanide compounds in the leaves like other cherry trees and would be potentially toxic to goats if the leaves are eaten. It is best to avoid all trees from the genus Prunus.

Is a cherry plum tree safe for my goats to eat in their enclosure?

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