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Is Jujube toxic to dogs?

Ziziphus jujuba

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists jujube as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog 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 in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status for cats and dogs is unverified. The fruit flesh is widely eaten, but the seeds/pits and unripe fruit can cause upset or choking; treat the plant as uncertain and verify with a vet before assuming pet-safety.

What to do if your dog ate jujube

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

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

Is jujube toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is jujube toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists jujube as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog 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 in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status for cats and dogs is unverified. The fruit flesh is widely eaten, but the seeds/pits and unripe fruit can cause upset or choking; treat the plant as uncertain and verify with a vet before assuming pet-safety.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats jujube?

Ziziphus jujuba is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status for cats and dogs is unverified. The fruit flesh is widely eaten, but the seeds/pits and unripe fruit can cause upset or choking; treat the plant as uncertain and verify with a vet before assuming pet-safety. 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 dog has had access to jujube.

What should I do if my dog ate jujube?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 jujube toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to jujube?

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

Full jujube pet-safety