About Orange toxicity
Orange (Citrus sinensis) is marked as potentially toxic to cats, dogs, horses in the Plants4Pets database. Keep this plant out of reach of curious pets and read the species-specific notes below.
Photos of Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Is Orange toxic to cats, dogs or horses?
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Cat Toxic Not verified
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential dermatitis. Fruit is edible, skins and plant material can cause problems. Toxic principles: Essential oils and psoralens
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Dog Toxic Not verified
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential dermatitis. Fruit is edible, skins and plant material can cause problems. Toxic principles: Essential oils and psoralens
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Horse Toxic Not verified
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential dermatitis. Fruit is edible, skins and plant material can cause problems. Toxic principles: Essential oils and psoralens
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Orange plant details and common names
Family: Rutaceae
Safety advice if a pet eats Orange
Many popular houseplants and garden species can cause vomiting, drooling, skin irritation or more serious symptoms when chewed by cats, dogs or horses. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not replace a veterinary consultation.
If your pet has eaten any part of Orange (Citrus sinensis), note the amount ingested, watch for unusual behaviour and contact a veterinarian or pet poison helpline immediately.
Found outdated or incorrect data? Use the report form below or e-mail kontakt@plants4pets.pl with the plant name, species affected and your source — we review every submission.
FAQ: Orange and pet toxicity
- Is Orange toxic to cats?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Orange is toxic to cats. Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential dermatitis. Fruit is edible, skins and plant material can cause problems. Toxic principles: Essential oils and psoralens This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Is Orange toxic to dogs?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Orange is toxic to dogs. Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential dermatitis. Fruit is edible, skins and plant material can cause problems. Toxic principles: Essential oils and psoralens This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Is Orange toxic to horses?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Orange is toxic to horses. Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential dermatitis. Fruit is edible, skins and plant material can cause problems. Toxic principles: Essential oils and psoralens This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Which pets are most at risk from Orange?
- Our database flags Orange as toxic to: cats, dogs, horses.
- What should I do if my pet eats Orange?
- Remove remaining plant material, do not induce vomiting unless a vet instructs you to, and seek professional help immediately with the plant name ready.
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