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irishawk · 09-19-2006, 05:48 AM

Good morning! Just a quick question for anyone out there who knows a thing or two about plants/trees... On my daily walk with Howie we pass by several trees that I believe are crab apple trees. The little crab apples fall off of the trees and sit on the sidewalk. Every single solitary day Howie tries to grab one of these in his mouth on our way by. Does anyone know if these are harmful to him if he ever manages to scoop one up? Thanks!!

chachi · 09-19-2006, 06:18 AM

I would think they could give him a stomach ache

BLowry · 09-19-2006, 06:24 AM

I too think it would give him a belly ache...I believe someone posted a list of plants that are dangerous to animals..I would check that out or maybe call your vet...If it were me....I wouldn't let him eat one.

yorkieusa · 09-19-2006, 07:51 AM

You may want to remember that the seeds of some fruit is poisonous, even though the fruit itself isn't. I didn't know about crabapple (I know there are many different varieties), but I found that this lists the chewed seeds of crabapple as poisonous:

http://hsc.unm.edu/Pharmacy/poison/z...20Plants.shtml

This states that crabapple seeds - Major Toxicity: These plants may cause serious illness or death. If ingested, immediately call the Poison Control Center or your doctor.

http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu...nt/Tox-SCI.htm

09-19-2006, 05:48 AM	#1
irishawk YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 695	Are crab apples dangerous?? Good morning! Just a quick question for anyone out there who knows a thing or two about plants/trees... On my daily walk with Howie we pass by several trees that I believe are crab apple trees. The little crab apples fall off of the trees and sit on the sidewalk. Every single solitary day Howie tries to grab one of these in his mouth on our way by. Does anyone know if these are harmful to him if he ever manages to scoop one up? Thanks!! __________________ Howie & Sarah Check us out on dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?327817

09-19-2006, 06:18 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I would think they could give him a stomach ache __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-19-2006, 06:24 AM	#3
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I too think it would give him a belly ache...I believe someone posted a list of plants that are dangerous to animals..I would check that out or maybe call your vet...If it were me....I wouldn't let him eat one. __________________ Brenda

09-19-2006, 07:51 AM	#4
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	You may want to remember that the seeds of some fruit is poisonous, even though the fruit itself isn't. I didn't know about crabapple (I know there are many different varieties), but I found that this lists the chewed seeds of crabapple as poisonous: http://hsc.unm.edu/Pharmacy/poison/z...20Plants.shtml This states that crabapple seeds - Major Toxicity: These plants may cause serious illness or death. If ingested, immediately call the Poison Control Center or your doctor. http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu...nt/Tox-SCI.htm __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel