Lime

fruits

🐕 DogCaution
🐱 CatCaution

🐕 Safety Analysis — Dogs

Lime flesh has high citric acid that irritates the stomach. Peel contains toxic essential oils.

Symptoms to Watch For

Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, tremors (if peel ingested)

🐱 Safety Analysis — Cats

Lime contains citric acid and toxic essential oils in the peel for cats.

Symptoms to Watch For

Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, skin irritation

Recommended Portions

Reference unit: Just 2-3 drops of juice (mixed in food)

🐕 Small dog (<10 kg)

Not recommended

🐕 Medium dog (10–25 kg)

2-3 drops of juice mixed in food

🐕 Large dog (>25 kg)

2-3 drops of juice mixed in food

Recommended frequency: Should not be given

Caution

Peel is absolutely toxic

Additional Notes

Not recommended for dogs or cats. Peel is toxic.

Sources: ASPCA, PetMD

This is general guidance only. Each pet is different. Consult a veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

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Information sourced from ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and veterinary research.

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