Can dogs eat Desert quandong?

can dogs eat desert quandongNo

Overview

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No, desert quandong is dangerous to dogs. The desert quandong tree mostly acquires its nutrients from nearby plants. This also means toxic qualities from certain vegetations can be passed on to the desert quandong. Thus, it is potentially poisonous to dogs.

Risks

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  • The big pits of desert quandong are a choking hazard. There's also an element of toxicity in the pits.
  • The tree relies on its roots to grab nutrients from nearby plants so the toxicity can be transferred to the fruit.
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