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Is Water Apple toxic to dogs?

Syzygium aqueum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists water apple 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. Syzygium aqueum fruit is widely consumed by humans across Southeast Asia and is generally regarded as safe for people. The species is not individually listed by ASPCA. The Myrtaceae family contains members with essential oils that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets; as a precaution, keep fruits and leaves away from cats and dogs and consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate water apple

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

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

Is water apple toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is water apple toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists water apple 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. Syzygium aqueum fruit is widely consumed by humans across Southeast Asia and is generally regarded as safe for people. The species is not individually listed by ASPCA. The Myrtaceae family contains members with essential oils that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets; as a precaution, keep fruits and leaves away from cats and dogs and consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats water apple?

Syzygium aqueum fruit is widely consumed by humans across Southeast Asia and is generally regarded as safe for people. The species is not individually listed by ASPCA. The Myrtaceae family contains members with essential oils that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets; as a precaution, keep fruits and leaves away from cats and dogs and consult a vet 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 water apple.

What should I do if my dog ate water apple?

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 water apple toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to water apple?

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 water apple pet-safety