Apple

Additional Common Names:
Includes crabapples
Scientific Name:
Malus sylvestrus
Alternate Scientific Name:
other Malus species
Family:
Rosaceae
Toxicity:
 Toxic to Horses, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs
Toxic Principles:
Cyanogenic glycosides
Clinical Signs:
Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.


If your pet ingested this plant, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.*

* A $65 consultation fee may apply.
Apple

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