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Is Firethorn (Pyracantha) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

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Firethorn is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Mildly toxic
Who Safety
🐱 CatsToxic · Mildly toxic
🐶 DogsToxic · Mildly toxic
🧑 HumansToxic · Mildly toxic

Symptoms in pets

If a cat or dog chews or ingests Firethorn, reported signs include:

Most affected parts: berries.

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Which Firethorn plants does this cover?

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 ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) right away.

Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).

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