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Is Navel Orange Washington toxic to cats?

Citrus sinensis 'Washington'

Toxic to cats

Yes — navel orange washington 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 concentrated in the peel, leaves, stems and seeds. Signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and potential photosensitive dermatitis. The peeled flesh is far lower risk, but keep pets from gnawing peel or leaves.

What to do if your cat ate navel orange washington

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move navel orange washington 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 navel orange washington to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is navel orange washington toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is navel orange washington toxic to cats?

Yes — navel orange washington 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 concentrated in the peel, leaves, stems and seeds. Signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and potential photosensitive dermatitis. The peeled flesh is far lower risk, but keep pets from gnawing peel or leaves.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats navel orange washington?

The ASPCA lists orange (Citrus sinensis) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and psoralens concentrated in the peel, leaves, stems and seeds. Signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and potential photosensitive dermatitis. The peeled flesh is far lower risk, but keep pets from gnawing peel or leaves. 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 navel orange washington.

What should I do if my cat ate navel orange washington?

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 navel orange washington toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Navel Orange Washington is toxic to dogs as well. See the full navel orange washington pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to navel orange washington?

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 navel orange washington pet-safety