What to do after ingestion
Vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, reduced appetite, lethargy.
Contact a vet immediately if rind or membrane was eaten.
Tannins
The rind and membranes irritate the gut and can obstruct it in cats too, and cats need no fruit; the seeds are also a choking risk.
What to do after ingestion
After rind or membrane: vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, poor appetite; a blockage causes repeated retching, no stool and lethargy.
Contact a vet immediately if rind, membrane or a large amount of seeds was eaten; seek care for persistent vomiting or trouble passing stool.
Tannins
The rind and white membranes are tannin-rich and tough to digest, which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea or a blockage; the small seeds can choke a little pet, and the flesh is sugary and acidic.
Nutrition
Per 100 g, edible portionData source：USDA FoodData Central · SR Legacy · Accessed on：2026-09-28
Cat · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
Clinical and veterinary sources
The rind and membranes irritate the gut and can obstruct it in cats too, and cats need no fruit; the seeds are also a choking risk.
Tannins
Vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, reduced appetite, lethargy.
Contact a vet immediately if rind or membrane was eaten.
Keep bowl seeds out of reach; cats may bat them and then swallow.
Dog · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
Clinical and veterinary sources
The rind and white membranes are tannin-rich and tough to digest, which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea or a blockage; the small seeds can choke a little pet, and the flesh is sugary and acidic.
Tannins
After rind or membrane: vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, poor appetite; a blockage causes repeated retching, no stool and lethargy.
Contact a vet immediately if rind, membrane or a large amount of seeds was eaten; seek care for persistent vomiting or trouble passing stool.
Feed only ripe seeds, chopped, about 1-2 teaspoons at a time; juice, syrup and sweetened seed snacks are far too sugary, and pets with a sensitive gut should have even less.
This website is for reference only and does not replace a licensed veterinarian. If your pet has eaten a suspected toxin or shows symptoms, contact a veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately.