Can cats or dogs eat lemons?
Cats: Do not eat · Dogs: Do not eat — Eating a small amount of lemon pulp usually causes diarrhea due to its sourness. But the bark and other parts of the tree contain essential oils and soralain that are toxic to both dogs and cats. If your pet eats a large amount of lemon peel or flesh Watch for signs of vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy. If symptoms are evident, take them to the veterinarian.
English nameLemon
catDo not eat
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Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- depressed
- Dermatitis if exposed to oil from the bark
Instructions
If your pet eats a large amount of lemon peel or flesh Watch for signs of vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy. If symptoms are evident, take them to the veterinarian.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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