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Is So Jujube toxic to cats?

Ziziphus jujuba 'So'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists so 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 edible, but the seeds/pits contain cyanogenic compounds and the wood bears spines; treat with caution, keep pets from chewing fallen pits or foliage, and verify with a vet if seeds are ingested.

What to do if your cat ate so jujube

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move so 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 so jujube to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is so jujube toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is so jujube toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists so 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 edible, but the seeds/pits contain cyanogenic compounds and the wood bears spines; treat with caution, keep pets from chewing fallen pits or foliage, and verify with a vet if seeds are ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats so jujube?

Ziziphus jujuba is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The ripe flesh is edible, but the seeds/pits contain cyanogenic compounds and the wood bears spines; treat with caution, keep pets from chewing fallen pits or foliage, and verify with a vet if seeds are ingested. 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 so jujube.

What should I do if my cat ate so 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 so jujube toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to so 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 so jujube pet-safety