PlantsCaution
Kumquat tree
Also known as: CNY kumquat pot, calamondin, golden orange tree
How dangerous is it?
DogMild
CatMild
Monitor at home
Watch your pet closely for the next 24 hours. If vomiting, weakness or unusual behaviour appears, call us on +853 6677 6611.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting
- Soft stool
- Drooling after chewing leaves or peel
What to do
Monitor after a stolen fruit; the flesh is only mildly irritating. Call us if many fruits or lots of leaves were eaten.
Macau note
The lucky CNY pot at every Macau doorway. Citrus oils in peel and leaves cause mild upset; fertiliser spikes in the pot soil are a bigger worry.
Related items
This guide is for general information only and does not replace a veterinary examination. When in doubt, always call the clinic.
Reviewed by the Royal Veterinary Center veterinary team.