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Is Seville orange toxic to dogs?

Citrus aurantium

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists seville orange 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. ASPCA lists Citrus species as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Citrus aurantium is also the primary source of synephrine and is high in psoralens, which cause photosensitive skin reactions. Foliage, rind, and essential oil are the most concentrated parts; the bitter flesh is rarely ingested in quantity.

What to do if your dog ate seville orange

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

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

Is seville orange toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is seville orange toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists seville orange 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. ASPCA lists Citrus species as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Citrus aurantium is also the primary source of synephrine and is high in psoralens, which cause photosensitive skin reactions. Foliage, rind, and essential oil are the most concentrated parts; the bitter flesh is rarely ingested in quantity.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats seville orange?

ASPCA lists Citrus species as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Citrus aurantium is also the primary source of synephrine and is high in psoralens, which cause photosensitive skin reactions. Foliage, rind, and essential oil are the most concentrated parts; the bitter flesh is rarely ingested in quantity. 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 seville orange.

What should I do if my dog ate seville orange?

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 seville orange toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to seville orange?

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 seville orange pet-safety