Detailed Safety Information
Listed as TOXIC by Pet Poison Helpline. Contains soluble calcium oxalates that deposit in kidneys causing acute kidney injury/failure. Also contains caramboxin (excitatory neurotoxin — causes seizures in documented human cases). Less than half a star fruit can make a dog ill. Especially dangerous for animals with pre-existing kidney disease. No safe dose.
Directly nephrotoxic — can cause acute kidney failure even in healthy animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dogs eat star fruit?
No, star fruit should not be fed to dogs. Listed as TOXIC by Pet Poison Helpline. Contains soluble calcium oxalates that deposit in kidneys causing acute kidney injury/failure. Also contains caramboxin (excitatory neurotoxin — causes seizures in documented human cases). Less than half a star fruit can make a dog ill. Especially dangerous for animals with pre-existing kidney disease. No safe dose.
Can cats eat star fruit?
No, star fruit is not safe for cats. Listed as TOXIC by Pet Poison Helpline. Contains soluble calcium oxalates that deposit in kidneys causing acute kidney injury/failure. Also contains caramboxin (excitatory neurotoxin — causes seizures in documented human cases). Less than half a star fruit can make a dog ill. Especially dangerous for animals with pre-existing kidney disease. No safe dose.