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Is Navel orange toxic to dogs?

Citrus sinensis 'Navel'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists navel 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. As Citrus sinensis, Navel orange is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Essential oils and psoralens in the foliage, rind, and stems cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and possible dermatitis. Small amounts of fruit flesh pose minor risk, but the plant as a whole should be kept away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate navel orange

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

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

Is navel orange toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is navel orange toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists navel 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. As Citrus sinensis, Navel orange is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Essential oils and psoralens in the foliage, rind, and stems cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and possible dermatitis. Small amounts of fruit flesh pose minor risk, but the plant as a whole should be kept away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats navel orange?

As Citrus sinensis, Navel orange is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Essential oils and psoralens in the foliage, rind, and stems cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and possible dermatitis. Small amounts of fruit flesh pose minor risk, but the plant as a whole should be kept away from 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 dog has had access to navel orange.

What should I do if my dog ate navel 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 navel orange toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to navel 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 navel orange pet-safety