🟡 MEDIUM — Caution
Why is it risky?
The peel, seeds, and essential oil contain psoralens and aromatic compounds (limonene, linalool) that are irritating to cats. The fruit flesh and juice are usually only mildly irritating in comparison.
Affected Systems
Digestive · Nervous · Skin
Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling; skin or eye irritation from oil contact; tremors or incoordination with concentrated essential oil exposure.
What To Do
Monitor after flesh ingestion; call a vet if peel or oil was ingested or applied to skin.
Notes
Most cats naturally avoid the citrus scent, so serious exposure is uncommon but still worth documenting.
Sources
→ ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center | https://www.aspca.org
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