Citrus sinensis

Citrus sinensis is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Orange.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Diarrhea Depression Dermatitis

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Citrus × sinensis, the sweet orange, is a broadleaf evergreen hybrid between pomelo and mandarin. Hybrid sweet oranges are commonly cultivated fruits that include Valencia oranges, blood oranges and navel oranges.

Common Names

  • Orange

Also recorded as Sweet orange, Valencia orange, blood orange and navel orange.

Facts

Family
Rutaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
In the wild
MX, BR, US, ES, CO, PT + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.