Can dogs eat Cherry plums?

Overview

Although cherry plums contain vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to the digestive, immune, and nervous systems, there is no research done on the exact safety of feeding cherry plums to dogs. In addition, cherry plum pits should never be given to dogs.

Benefits

Cherry plums are rich in potassium, phosphate, and calcium, promoting healthy metabolism and a healthy nervous system.
Cherry plums are also a good source of vitamins C and B complex, strengthening the immune system.

Risks

The cherry plum plant is not listed as toxic fruit for dogs, but it belongs to a family of plants that produce hydrogen cyanide, which can cause respiratory failure when ingested in large amounts.
The pits of the cherry plums are a choking hazard to dogs.
Cherry plums are known to be eaten by wild birds; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding cherry plums to dogs.