Pet safety
Is Navel Orange Washington toxic to dogs?
Citrus sinensis 'Washington'
Yes — navel orange washington is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists orange (Citrus sinensis) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and psoralens concentrated in the peel, leaves, stems and seeds. Signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and potential photosensitive dermatitis. The peeled flesh is far lower risk, but keep pets from gnawing peel or leaves.
What to do if your dog ate navel orange washington
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move navel orange washington out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of navel orange washington to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten navel orange washington, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is navel orange washington toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is navel orange washington toxic to dogs?
Yes — navel orange washington is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists orange (Citrus sinensis) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and psoralens concentrated in the peel, leaves, stems and seeds. Signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and potential photosensitive dermatitis. The peeled flesh is far lower risk, but keep pets from gnawing peel or leaves.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats navel orange washington?
The ASPCA lists orange (Citrus sinensis) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and psoralens concentrated in the peel, leaves, stems and seeds. Signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and potential photosensitive dermatitis. The peeled flesh is far lower risk, but keep pets from gnawing peel or leaves. 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 washington.
What should I do if my dog ate navel orange washington?
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 washington toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Navel Orange Washington is toxic to cats as well. See the full navel orange washington pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to navel orange washington?
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 washington pet-safety
- Is navel orange washington toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is navel orange washington toxic to cats?
- My dog ate navel orange washington — emergency steps
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete navel orange washington care guide