Apple
One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Apple (Malus sylvestrus, as listed by the ASPCA) is toxic to cats (S3 Toxic): the ASPCA lists cyanogenic glycosides and says stems, leaves, and seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting, with brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, and shock.
FULL VERDICT →Apple (Malus sylvestrus, as listed by the ASPCA) is toxic to dogs (S3 Toxic): the ASPCA lists cyanogenic glycosides and says stems, leaves, and seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting, with brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, and shock.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
What happens if it's eaten
Signs on record for each animal, transcribed from the cited sources.
- Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.
- Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.
When to call the vet
Contact your vet promptly after ingestion of stems, leaves, or seeds. The ASPCA lists difficulty breathing and shock, and says the cyanide is particularly toxic in the process of wilting.
FULL VERDICT →Contact your vet promptly after ingestion of stems, leaves, or seeds. The ASPCA lists difficulty breathing and shock, and says the cyanide is particularly toxic in the process of wilting.
FULL VERDICT →Safe swaps, graded S0
Non-toxic on record for cats — verified against the index at build time.
FAQ
Which plant does this Apple verdict cover?
Malus sylvestrus, as listed by the ASPCA. The Apple entry gives that scientific name, and its Additional Common Names field reads "Includes crabapples". This verdict follows that entry. Plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Which parts does the ASPCA name?
Stems, leaves, and seeds. The clinical signs line says "Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock." Contact your vet promptly after ingestion.