§ Toxic plants · Rutaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is kumquat toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Kumquat (Citrus mitis) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Severe, level 3 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include weak pulse, fast heartbeat, dilated pupils, dry mouth, wobbliness or poor coordination, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, coma, dullness or depression, skin irritation and sunburn-like skin reactions to light. Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.
§ 020 · If it happened
What to do if your pet ate it
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
§ 030 · Same family
Other Rutaceae plants toxic to pets
Kumquat belongs to the Rutaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about kumquat and pets
Is kumquat toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists kumquat as toxic to cats.
Is kumquat toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists kumquat as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats kumquat?
Signs include weak pulse, fast heartbeat, dilated pupils, dry mouth, wobbliness or poor coordination, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, coma, dullness or depression, skin irritation and sunburn-like skin reactions to light. Plant Smart rates it Severe, level 3 of 4.
What should I do if my pet ate it?
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.
What else is kumquat called?
Kumquat is also sold or known as calamondin, spring sandwort, mangrove fern and calamansi.