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Apple

Not listed does not mean safe.

Apple — Malus sylvestrus

Abhijit Tembhekar from Mumbai, India · CC BY 2.0 · Photo source · shows: Malus domestica (fruit)

Malus sylvestrus

Also known as: Includes crabapples

Family: Rosaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

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Evidence by animal

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AnimalVerdictBasisPlant partsSourcesEvidence link
Companion mammals
CatsCats: ⚠ ToxicNot specifiedevidence
DogsDogs: ⚠ ToxicNot specifiedevidence
Horses & livestock
HorsesHorses: ⚠ ToxicNot specifiedevidence
Small mammals
RabbitsRabbits: ⚠ ToxicHouse Rabbit Society: listed as a common toxic plant; rabbit.org: listed as poisonous (not graded); WHRS Class 1: universal toxinseeds
House Rabbit Society Rescue/education group
House Rabbit Society (rabbit.org) Rescue/education group
Wisconsin House Rabbit Society Rescue/education group
evidence
Reptiles
TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionTortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertainseeds only
Tortoise Trust Specialist charity
evidence

Source excerpts

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs, Horses

poison-control

Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses

Source checked 2026-10-27

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House Rabbit Society — National Pet Poison Prevention Week — Rabbits

rescue-education

House Rabbit Society: listed as a common toxic plant · seeds · House Rabbit Society names the plant (part) in its list of common toxic plants; parts matter (e.g. apple seeds, holly berries).

Common toxic plants and plant parts include agave leaves, apple seeds, buttercup leaves, daffodils, holly (berries), hyacinths, irises, mistletoe (berries), sweet potato, and tomato (leaves)

Source checked 2026-10-27

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House Rabbit Society (rabbit.org) — Poisonous Plants — Rabbits

rescue-education

rabbit.org: listed as poisonous (not graded) · rabbit.org list "Poisonous Plants" (compiled by the University of Illinois): plants "normally thought to be poisonous"; "others may cause a reaction in some but not in others". Not a graded risk.

Apple

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Wisconsin House Rabbit Society — Classes of Toxic Plants — Rabbits

rescue-education

WHRS Class 1: universal toxin · Wisconsin House Rabbit Society chapter list (G. Flentke, 2012): Class 1 — "Universal species toxins": "usually systemic toxins or local effect toxins of sufficient intensity to cause systemic problems" (list heading: "Do NOT expose rabbits to these plants.").

Apple

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Tortoise Trust — Toxic Plants and Tortoises — Tortoises

specialist-charity

Tortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain · seeds only · Tortoise Trust toxic-plant list (from Highfield 2001): "Some plants on this list may be safely consumed in small or moderate quantities, but may be fatally toxic under certain circumstances or in large doses"; exact degree of toxicity unknown.

Apple (seeds only)

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 18 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Cyanogenic glycosides Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock. Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-27. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.