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Is Rowallane quince toxic to cats?

Chaenomeles x superba 'Rowallane'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rowallane 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. As with all Chaenomeles, seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides and should not be consumed. Fruit pulp is edible when cooked. ASPCA does not individually list Chaenomeles; exercise caution with pets that chew bark or foliage.

What to do if your cat ate rowallane quince

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

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

Is rowallane quince toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rowallane quince toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rowallane 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. As with all Chaenomeles, seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides and should not be consumed. Fruit pulp is edible when cooked. ASPCA does not individually list Chaenomeles; exercise caution with pets that chew bark or foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rowallane quince?

As with all Chaenomeles, seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides and should not be consumed. Fruit pulp is edible when cooked. ASPCA does not individually list Chaenomeles; exercise caution with pets that chew bark 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 rowallane quince.

What should I do if my cat ate rowallane 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 rowallane quince toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to rowallane 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 rowallane quince pet-safety