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Is Flowering Quince 'Texas Scarlet' toxic to cats?

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Texas Scarlet'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists flowering quince 'texas scarlet' 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 is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. The flesh of the fruit is edible when cooked, but as with related rosaceous plants the seeds contain cyanogenic compounds; assume the seeds are unsafe for pets.

What to do if your cat ate flowering quince 'texas scarlet'

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

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

Is flowering quince 'texas scarlet' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is flowering quince 'texas scarlet' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists flowering quince 'texas scarlet' 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 is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. The flesh of the fruit is edible when cooked, but as with related rosaceous plants the seeds contain cyanogenic compounds; assume the seeds are unsafe for pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats flowering quince 'texas scarlet'?

Chaenomeles is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. The flesh of the fruit is edible when cooked, but as with related rosaceous plants the seeds contain cyanogenic compounds; assume the seeds are unsafe for 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 flowering quince 'texas scarlet'.

What should I do if my cat ate flowering quince 'texas scarlet'?

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 flowering quince 'texas scarlet' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Flowering Quince 'Texas Scarlet' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full flowering quince 'texas scarlet' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to flowering quince 'texas scarlet'?

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 flowering quince 'texas scarlet' pet-safety