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Is Valencia orange toxic to cats?

Citrus sinensis 'Valencia'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists valencia orange 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 Citrus sinensis, Valencia orange is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Essential oils and psoralens concentrated in the peel, leaves, and stems are the toxic principles, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, and potential dermatitis. The fruit flesh in small quantities is low-risk, but the whole plant should be kept out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate valencia orange

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

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

Is valencia orange toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is valencia orange toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists valencia orange 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 Citrus sinensis, Valencia orange is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Essential oils and psoralens concentrated in the peel, leaves, and stems are the toxic principles, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, and potential dermatitis. The fruit flesh in small quantities is low-risk, but the whole plant should be kept out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats valencia orange?

As Citrus sinensis, Valencia orange is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Essential oils and psoralens concentrated in the peel, leaves, and stems are the toxic principles, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, and potential dermatitis. The fruit flesh in small quantities is low-risk, but the whole plant should be kept out of reach of 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 valencia orange.

What should I do if my cat ate valencia orange?

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 valencia orange toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to valencia orange?

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 valencia orange pet-safety