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Is Sweet Granadilla toxic to dogs?

Passiflora ligularis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sweet granadilla 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. Passiflora ligularis is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Passiflora, the foliage and unripe fruit can contain cyanogenic glycosides and should be considered unsafe for pets; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The ripe, seeded pulp is eaten by people.

What to do if your dog ate sweet granadilla

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

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

Is sweet granadilla toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sweet granadilla toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sweet granadilla 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. Passiflora ligularis is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Passiflora, the foliage and unripe fruit can contain cyanogenic glycosides and should be considered unsafe for pets; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The ripe, seeded pulp is eaten by people.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sweet granadilla?

Passiflora ligularis is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Passiflora, the foliage and unripe fruit can contain cyanogenic glycosides and should be considered unsafe for pets; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The ripe, seeded pulp is eaten by people. 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 sweet granadilla.

What should I do if my dog ate sweet granadilla?

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 sweet granadilla toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to sweet granadilla?

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 sweet granadilla pet-safety