Are crabapple and apple trees poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayCrabapple & apple trees are poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of them. The leaves and seeds contain cyanogenic glycoside, amygdalin.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Call a vet today
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
Don't
- Do not make the pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
- Do not delay calling your vet for advice.
Why it can be dangerous
Cats and dogs are listed as problems for this plant.[1]
- Scientific name
- Malus
- Poisonous parts
- leaves, seeds
What the experts say
“Problems: Frequent Disease Problems, Frequent Insect Problems, Problem for Cats, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses”
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Common questions
Is this plant dangerous for cats too?
Yes. Cats are listed as a problem for this plant.[1]
What should I do if my pet has eaten or chewed it?
Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet for advice.
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages