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Is Apple Blossom flowering quince toxic to dogs?

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Moerloosei'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists apple blossom flowering quince as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog 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, the seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin). Cooked fruit flesh is edible and used for jam. ASPCA does not individually list this cultivar; ingestion of seeds by pets may cause nausea and vomiting. Treat as mildly toxic as a precautionary measure.

What to do if your dog ate apple blossom flowering quince

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

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

Is apple blossom flowering quince toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is apple blossom flowering quince toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists apple blossom flowering quince as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog 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, the seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin). Cooked fruit flesh is edible and used for jam. ASPCA does not individually list this cultivar; ingestion of seeds by pets may cause nausea and vomiting. Treat as mildly toxic as a precautionary measure.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats apple blossom flowering quince?

As with all Chaenomeles, the seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin). Cooked fruit flesh is edible and used for jam. ASPCA does not individually list this cultivar; ingestion of seeds by pets may cause nausea and vomiting. Treat as mildly toxic as a precautionary measure. 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 dog has had access to apple blossom flowering quince.

What should I do if my dog ate apple blossom flowering quince?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 apple blossom flowering quince toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to apple blossom flowering quince?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full apple blossom flowering quince pet-safety