What is more refreshing then lime which adds a burst of flavor to your food and drinks. Lime is a citrus fruit that is consumed by human beings regularly in the form of foods or drinks. If you own a dog you might be wondering if your pooch can eat lime as you do.

The answer to your confusion is a big fat NO! Your dog cannot consume lime in any form as it is highly toxic for them. In this article, I will be covering up the effects of lime on your dog, symptoms, and treatments.

Why is Lime not Good for your Dog?

Not only lime is bad for your dog but also any part of the lime: leaves, peel, seeds are sure to make your dog ill. Lime is full of vitamin C and one of the powerful antioxidants found in nature. So, does that mean your dog can consume lime? It still is no.

Although lime is good for a human being, it is highly toxic to your dog that can cause serious damage to your dog.

Lime and its plant both produce aromatic oils and phototoxic compounds called psoralens as well as linalool and limonene. Although safe for human as psoralens are used in skin treatments, it is equally bad for dogs. It causes gastrointestinal upset in your dogs and if the exposure to lime and its plant is high, it can even lead to liver failure.

Dog smelling lime
Dog smelling lime plant.
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Symptoms of Lime Poisoning

While a small licking of lime won’t do any serious harm but consuming in a big amount can cause lime poisoning. The poisoning in the lime is caused by the compounds in it that are psoralens and essential oils. The following are the symptoms that can be seen in a dog that has consumed lime or lemon.

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Liver failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Weakness
  • Sudden death
  • Skin irritation like rashes and itching
  • Depression

Treatment for Lime Poisoning

If your dog gets in contact with lime plants or the liquid, immediately take an action so the situation does not become worse. If any part of the skin of your dog is touched by the oil of a citrus plant, immediately wash it off with mild soap and water. And with the consumption of liquid, take your dog to a vet as soon as possible.

Dog making funny face
Dog making funny face.
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The dogs are able to process the toxin in their body depending on their size. The big dogs have a high tolerance level and small consumption of citrus won’t affect their health much. However, small dogs have little tolerance level and they might fell sick even with the small consumption.

Dogs and lime are not Funny

Dogs do not like sour teste so it is not possible for your dog to eat by itself. If you give your dog lime as a treat, it is sure to take it. So, always be careful about what type of treats and foods you are giving to your dog. Some people also like to make a funny video of their dog taking food and making funny faces. In that process they will be feeding their dog citrus fruits, so always be careful of your dog’s health and stop giving them toxic food to flim their funny faces videos.

Bernese Mountain Dog puppy trying lemon.

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