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Is Blood Orange Moro toxic to cats?

Citrus sinensis 'Moro'

Toxic to cats

Yes — blood orange moro is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists orange (Citrus sinensis) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and psoralens found in the peel, leaves, stems and seeds. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and possible photosensitivity. The flesh in small amounts is low-risk, but discourage pets from chewing peel or foliage.

What to do if your cat ate blood orange moro

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move blood orange moro out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of blood orange moro to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten blood orange moro, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is blood orange moro toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blood orange moro toxic to cats?

Yes — blood orange moro is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists orange (Citrus sinensis) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and psoralens found in the peel, leaves, stems and seeds. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and possible photosensitivity. The flesh in small amounts is low-risk, but discourage pets from chewing peel or foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blood orange moro?

The ASPCA lists orange (Citrus sinensis) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and psoralens found in the peel, leaves, stems and seeds. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and possible photosensitivity. The flesh in small amounts is low-risk, but discourage pets from chewing peel or foliage. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to blood orange moro.

What should I do if my cat ate blood orange moro?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is blood orange moro toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blood Orange Moro is toxic to dogs as well. See the full blood orange moro pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blood orange moro?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full blood orange moro pet-safety