One or two cherries shouldn't cause much damage. However, you should still keep an eye out for signs of cyanide poisoning in your dog. The risk for poisoning is higher the more cherries your dog eats.
What happens if a dog eats cherries?
The main danger of cherries is that their pits, stems, and leaves contain cyanide, which is poisonous and potentially lethal if consumed in high enough quantities. Cherry pits can also get lodged in a dog's digestive tract and cause intestinal blockages.
Can dogs eat cherries without seeds?
Cherry fruit, without stems or seeds, is safe for dogs. But the stems and seeds contain a low concentration of toxins called cyanogenic glycoside (cyanide, essentially). In order for the toxins to be released and to become toxic to a dog, the seeds and stems have to be broken by chewing.
Are all cherries poisonous to dogs?
The flesh of a cherry is safe for dogs to eat. Cherries contain vitamins A and C, fiber and antioxidants, which are good for dogs. What's worse is the cherry pit, stem and leaves all contain cyanide. This is toxic to dogs if ingested in large enough quantities.