Calamondin Orange

Yes, Calamondin Orange (Citrus mitis) is potentially toxic to cats. The plant contains essential oils and psoralens that can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation if ingested or touched.

The most common signs are vomiting and diarrhea, along with drooling and loss of appetite. With heavier exposure, watch for lethargy, depressed mood, and skin redness or photosensitivity — particularly on sun-exposed areas like the belly or ear tips, which is a citrus-specific clue. Signs typically appear within 6 to 8 hours of ingestion.

Remove any remaining plant material from your cat's mouth and offer water or a small bland meal to dilute the oils. If the oils contacted the skin or coat, bathe with mild liquid dish detergent. Do not induce vomiting and do not give activated charcoal — both can worsen essential-oil exposure. Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 if vomiting or diarrhea continues past a few hours, your cat is lethargic, or you see any skin redness.

The peel and concentrated essential oils are the most hazardous parts — cats handle citrus essential oils much worse than the fruit itself. Exposure through peel concentrates, citrus-based diffusers, or cleaning products warrants an immediate call to your vet or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, while nibbling a small amount of fruit or leaf typically causes only mild GI upset that resolves within 24 to 48 hours with supportive care.

Yes, Calamondin Orange (Citrus mitis) is potentially toxic to dogs. It contains essential oils and psoralens that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and potential photosensitivity or skin irritation if ingested or contacted.

The most common signs are vomiting and diarrhea, typically appearing within 6 to 8 hours of ingestion. Watch also for lethargy, depression, and loss of appetite. With larger ingestions or repeated exposure, photosensitivity can develop — skin irritation that worsens with sunlight, particularly on light-pigmented areas.

Remove any remaining plant material and offer a small bland meal or water to dilute the oils. If the oils contacted skin or fur, bathe your dog with mild liquid dish detergent. Do not induce vomiting and do not give activated charcoal — both can worsen essential-oil ingestion. Call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 if vomiting or diarrhea persists past a few hours, your dog seems unusually depressed or won't drink, or you see skin redness that doesn't fade.

Yes — concentrated citrus essential oils are more dangerous than brief contact with the fruit or leaves and warrant immediate veterinary contact, not a wait-and-see approach. Mild ingestion of plant parts typically causes GI upset that resolves in 24 to 48 hours with supportive care, but exposure to concentrated oils carries a higher risk of serious systemic effects.