Pet safety
Is Nivalis flowering quince toxic to cats?
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Nivalis'
Mildly. The ASPCA lists nivalis 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. Chaenomeles seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin), as do the seeds of most Rosaceae. The fleshy fruit is edible after cooking. ASPCA does not individually list Chaenomeles speciosa cultivars, but ingestion of seeds or large quantities of raw fruit by pets may cause gastrointestinal upset. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution.
What to do if your cat ate nivalis flowering quince
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move nivalis flowering quince out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of nivalis flowering quince to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten nivalis flowering quince, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is nivalis flowering quince toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is nivalis flowering quince toxic to cats?
Mildly. The ASPCA lists nivalis 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. Chaenomeles seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin), as do the seeds of most Rosaceae. The fleshy fruit is edible after cooking. ASPCA does not individually list Chaenomeles speciosa cultivars, but ingestion of seeds or large quantities of raw fruit by pets may cause gastrointestinal upset. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats nivalis flowering quince?
Chaenomeles seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin), as do the seeds of most Rosaceae. The fleshy fruit is edible after cooking. ASPCA does not individually list Chaenomeles speciosa cultivars, but ingestion of seeds or large quantities of raw fruit by pets may cause gastrointestinal upset. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution. 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 nivalis flowering quince.
What should I do if my cat ate nivalis 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.
Is nivalis flowering quince toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nivalis flowering quince is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full nivalis flowering quince pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to nivalis 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.
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