Is Pink Lady Apple toxic to cats?

Yes — pink lady apple 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 Apple (Malus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The edible flesh is not the hazard, but the stems, leaves and pips contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release cyanide when wilted foliage or crushed seeds are chewed, causing brick-red gums, dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, panting and shock. Clear prunings and windfalls.

The ASPCA lists Apple (Malus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The edible flesh is not the hazard, but the stems, leaves and pips contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release cyanide when wilted foliage or crushed seeds are chewed, causing brick-red gums, dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, panting and shock. Clear prunings and windfalls. 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 pink lady apple.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Lady Apple is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pink lady apple pet-safety guide for both species.

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.