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Is Pink Lady Apple toxic to dogs?

Malus domestica 'Cripps Pink'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — pink lady apple 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 Apple (Malus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The edible flesh is not the hazard, but the stems, leaves and pips contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release cyanide when wilted foliage or crushed seeds are chewed, causing brick-red gums, dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, panting and shock. Clear prunings and windfalls.

What to do if your dog ate pink lady apple

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

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

Is pink lady apple toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pink lady apple toxic to dogs?

Yes — pink lady apple 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 Apple (Malus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The edible flesh is not the hazard, but the stems, leaves and pips contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release cyanide when wilted foliage or crushed seeds are chewed, causing brick-red gums, dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, panting and shock. Clear prunings and windfalls.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pink lady apple?

The ASPCA lists Apple (Malus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The edible flesh is not the hazard, but the stems, leaves and pips contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release cyanide when wilted foliage or crushed seeds are chewed, causing brick-red gums, dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, panting and shock. Clear prunings and windfalls. 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 pink lady apple.

What should I do if my dog ate pink lady apple?

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 pink lady apple toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Lady Apple is toxic to cats as well. See the full pink lady apple pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pink lady apple?

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 pink lady apple pet-safety