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Is Li Jujube toxic to cats?

Ziziphus jujuba 'Li'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists li jujube as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Ziziphus jujuba is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The ripe flesh is a culinary fruit, but the pits/seeds contain cyanogenic compounds and the stems bear sharp spines; treat with caution, keep pets from gnawing fallen pits or foliage, and verify with a vet if a pet ingests seeds.

What to do if your cat ate li jujube

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move li jujube out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of li jujube to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten li jujube, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is li jujube toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is li jujube toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists li jujube as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Ziziphus jujuba is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The ripe flesh is a culinary fruit, but the pits/seeds contain cyanogenic compounds and the stems bear sharp spines; treat with caution, keep pets from gnawing fallen pits or foliage, and verify with a vet if a pet ingests seeds.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats li jujube?

Ziziphus jujuba is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The ripe flesh is a culinary fruit, but the pits/seeds contain cyanogenic compounds and the stems bear sharp spines; treat with caution, keep pets from gnawing fallen pits or foliage, and verify with a vet if a pet ingests seeds. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to li jujube.

What should I do if my cat ate li jujube?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is li jujube toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Li Jujube is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full li jujube pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to li jujube?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full li jujube pet-safety