Is Star fruit Toxic to Pets?
Yes — star fruit is toxic to cats. Yes — star fruit is toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Averrhoa carambola
- Toxic compound
- Soluble calcium oxalates
- Toxic parts
- Fruit
- Also known as
- carambola
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Not eating
- Increased thirst and urination
- Tremors
Dogs (toxic)
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Not eating
- Increased thirst and urination
- Tremors
What to do
If your cat ate star fruit
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate star fruit
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Star fruit contains soluble oxalates that can cause a dangerous drop in calcium and kidney damage, especially in pets with kidney disease.
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Frequently asked questions
Is star fruit toxic to cats?
Yes — star fruit is toxic to cats. Common signs include drooling, vomiting, not eating.
Is star fruit toxic to dogs?
Yes — star fruit is toxic to dogs. Common signs include drooling, vomiting, not eating.
Which parts of star fruit are toxic?
Fruit.
What makes star fruit toxic?
Soluble calcium oxalates.