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Is Tahitian Gardenia toxic to dogs?

Gardenia taitensis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tahitian gardenia 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. Gardenia taitensis is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA classifies Gardenia jasminoides (Cape Jasmine) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses due to iridoid glycosides (genioposide, gardenoside) causing GI upset and hives. Given the same genus, treat G. taitensis with equivalent caution around pets. Contact a veterinarian if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate tahitian gardenia

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

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

Is tahitian gardenia toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is tahitian gardenia toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tahitian gardenia 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. Gardenia taitensis is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA classifies Gardenia jasminoides (Cape Jasmine) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses due to iridoid glycosides (genioposide, gardenoside) causing GI upset and hives. Given the same genus, treat G. taitensis with equivalent caution around pets. Contact a veterinarian if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats tahitian gardenia?

Gardenia taitensis is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA classifies Gardenia jasminoides (Cape Jasmine) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses due to iridoid glycosides (genioposide, gardenoside) causing GI upset and hives. Given the same genus, treat G. taitensis with equivalent caution around pets. Contact a veterinarian if ingestion occurs. 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 tahitian gardenia.

What should I do if my dog ate tahitian gardenia?

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 tahitian gardenia toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to tahitian gardenia?

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 tahitian gardenia pet-safety