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Is Citrus (Citrus) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
📷 unmotivated_frog · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
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Citrus is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Mildly toxic
| Who | Safety |
|---|---|
| 🐱 Cats | Mildly toxic |
| 🐶 Dogs | Mildly toxic |
| 🧑 Humans | Safe |
Symptoms in pets
If a cat or dog chews or ingests Citrus, reported signs include:
- GI distress
- photosensitization
Most affected parts: essential oil, peel.
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This applies across the Citrus genus (10 species in our database), including: Citrus almerodai, Citrus amblycarpa, Citrus annamensis, Citrus assamensis, Citrus aurantiaca, Citrus aurantium, Citrus limon, Citrus paradisi, Citrus reticulata, Citrus sinensis.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Citrus, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).