Is Cape Jasmine poisonous to dogs and cats?

Updated 2026-09-30 · 1 sources

Based on: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Call a vet today

Cape Jasmine is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. It is listed as a problem for cats and dogs, and the source lists mild vomiting and/or diarrhea and hives as poison symptoms.

  • Dogs Call a vet today
  • Cats Call a vet today

What to do right now

  1. Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
  2. Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
  3. Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
  4. Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
  5. Keep your pet calm.

Don't

  • Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
  • Do not give any human medicine.

Why it can be dangerous

Gardenia is listed as a problem for cats and dogs, with mild vomiting and/or diarrhea and hives listed as poison symptoms.[1]

Signs to watch for

  • Mild vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Hives
Scientific name
Gardenia
If your pet is struggling to breathe, has collapsed, is having a seizure or can't stand up: go to the nearest vet now.

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Common questions

Is Cape Jasmine dangerous for cats and dogs?

Yes. Gardenia is listed as a problem for cats and dogs.[1]

What signs are listed after a pet eats Cape Jasmine?

The listed poison symptoms are mild vomiting and/or diarrhea and hives.[1]

Sources

  1. NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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