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Is Firethorn (Pyracantha) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
📷 Martin Kalfatovic · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
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Firethorn is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Mildly toxic
| Who | Safety |
|---|---|
| 🐱 Cats | Mildly toxic |
| 🐶 Dogs | Mildly toxic |
| 🧑 Humans | Mildly toxic |
Symptoms in pets
If a cat or dog chews or ingests Firethorn, reported signs include:
- mild GI irritation
Most affected parts: berries.
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This applies across the Pyracantha genus, including: Pyracantha coccinea.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Firethorn, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).