Bitter Orange

Same Citrus genus.

Sweet Orange

Citrus sinensis

The sweet orange is a popular citrus tree known for its fragrant blossoms and edible fruit. While the fruit is a common food item, the essential oils and plant parts contain compounds that can cause irritation to pets.

Same Citrus genus.

Lemon

Citrus limonia

The lemon tree is a popular citrus plant known for its fragrant blossoms and acidic fruit. While often grown for culinary use, all parts of the plant contain essential oils and psoralens that can cause adverse reactions in pets.

Same Citrus genus.

Lime

Citrus aurantifolia

The lime tree is a citrus species known for its aromatic foliage and fruit. While popular as a houseplant, all parts of the plant contain essential oils and psoralens that can be harmful to pets if ingested.

Apple

Malus sylvestris

The apple tree is a deciduous fruit-bearing plant known for its edible fruit, though the seeds and foliage contain cyanogenic glycosides that can be harmful if ingested in large quantities. While the fruit flesh is generally safe, the plant parts containing amygdalin pose a risk to pets.

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca

The apricot tree is a fruit-bearing species in the rose family. While the fruit flesh is generally considered safe, the stems, leaves, and seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides that can be harmful if ingested.

Black Locust

Robinia spp.

Robinia species, commonly known as locust trees, contain toxic proteins and alkaloids throughout the bark, leaves, and seeds. Ingestion can lead to significant gastrointestinal and neurological distress in pets.

Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium

Prunus avium is a deciduous tree known for its edible fruit, but its stems, leaves, and seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides that can be harmful if ingested by pets. It is widely cultivated for fruit production and as an ornamental specimen.

Dragon Fruit Cactus

Hylocereus undatus

The Dragon Fruit Cactus is a fast-growing, vining succulent known for its large, fragrant nocturnal flowers and edible fruit. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause mild digestive upset if consumed in large quantities.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus species

Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of evergreen trees and shrubs known for their aromatic, oil-rich foliage. While popular in floral arrangements and essential oils, the plant contains compounds that can be harmful if ingested by pets.

Pencil Cactus

Euphorbia tirucalli

The Pencil Cactus is a succulent shrub known for its pencil-thin, leafless branches that contain a highly irritating milky white sap. It is widely recognized for its ornamental value but requires careful handling due to its toxic properties.