What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much Jacaranda was eaten and your pet's weight, and keep any packaging or leftovers. Do not induce vomiting unless your vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Lethargy and weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Severe: tremors, breathing trouble, collapse
If your pet shows vomiting, lethargy or any unusual behaviour after eating Jacaranda, go to the nearest emergency vet immediately.
Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.
Other foods that are toxic or dangerous
The full A–Z food list groups every food by verdict for each species.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat Jacaranda?
NO — do not feed. There is little reliable information on the toxicity of jacaranda (blue jacaranda) to dogs or cats. Because authoritative sources do not list it as safe, it should be considered potentially harmful; avoid offering any part of the tree and monitor for gastrointestinal upset if accidental ingestion occurs.
What if my dog already ate Jacaranda?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of Jacaranda eaten and your dog's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If Jacaranda was eaten and you then see vomiting, lethargy, tremors or breathing changes, go straight to the nearest emergency clinic.
Is there a safe amount of Jacaranda for dogs?
There is no accepted safe dose of Jacaranda for dogs; it is classed as toxic or dangerous, and reactions vary with the individual animal, so it is not something to feed at any amount.
How often can dogs have Jacaranda?
Jacaranda is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than Jacaranda for dogs?
Pick from the safe list instead — Noodles or Chestnuts carry none of the risk that Jacaranda does, and they work better as an everyday treat.