Can dogs eat star fruit?
Do not feed star fruit. It is very high in soluble oxalate and can cause acute kidney injury.
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Do not wait for symptoms and do not try to make your dog sick unless a vet has told you to — some substances cause more damage coming back up. Have your dog's weight, what was eaten, roughly how much, and when, ready before you call.
What to do
Call a vet.
Signs to watch for
- drooling
- vomiting
- weakness
- tremors
- reduced urination
When: Within hours.
What makes it harmful
Soluble oxalates, plus a neurotoxin (caramboxin)
Oxalate binds calcium and precipitates in the renal tubules. Star fruit carries far more soluble oxalate than most fruits.
How much matters
How confident is this
emerging
Supported by recent work, but the evidence base is still small.
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.