Can dogs eat Natal plums?

can dogs eat natal plumsNo

Overview

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No, Natal plums are extremely dangerous to dogs. Most of its parts are highly poisonous, except for the fruit's flesh when fully ripe. This could be why the botanical name of the Natal plums’ family (Apocynaceae) means “keep it away from the dog” in Greek.

Risks

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  • Most parts of the Natal plum plant are poisonous to dogs, apart from the fruits when they are fully ripe.
  • Natal plums are known to be consumed by birds and animals in the wild; however, no direct studies have been done on the suitability of feeding Natal plums to dogs.
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