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Is Geisha Girl flowering quince toxic to cats?

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists geisha girl flowering quince as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Seeds of Chaenomeles speciosa contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin). Cooked fruit flesh is safe and used in preserves. ASPCA does not list this cultivar individually; based on the genus and family (Rosaceae), treat as mildly toxic, particularly regarding seed ingestion by pets.

What to do if your cat ate geisha girl flowering quince

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move geisha girl flowering quince 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 geisha girl flowering quince to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is geisha girl flowering quince toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is geisha girl flowering quince toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists geisha girl flowering quince as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Seeds of Chaenomeles speciosa contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin). Cooked fruit flesh is safe and used in preserves. ASPCA does not list this cultivar individually; based on the genus and family (Rosaceae), treat as mildly toxic, particularly regarding seed ingestion by pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats geisha girl flowering quince?

Seeds of Chaenomeles speciosa contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin). Cooked fruit flesh is safe and used in preserves. ASPCA does not list this cultivar individually; based on the genus and family (Rosaceae), treat as mildly toxic, particularly regarding seed ingestion by pets. 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 geisha girl flowering quince.

What should I do if my cat ate geisha girl flowering quince?

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 geisha girl flowering quince toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Geisha Girl flowering quince is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full geisha girl flowering quince pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to geisha girl flowering quince?

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 geisha girl flowering quince pet-safety