ASPCA lists mild vomiting, diarrhea, and hives as possible signs after exposure. These possibilities do not predict the outcome for one animal.
Gardenia toxicity for cats
Toxic to cats and dogs
Keep Gardenia jasminoides away from pets: ASPCA lists this exact gardenia as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
If a pet may have eaten Gardenia jasminoides, contact a veterinarian or ASPCA Poison Control and provide the exact identity.
Plant coveredGardenia jasminoidesGardenia · indoor container
Contact the correct professional resource without waiting for a home diagnosis
What to do after suspected exposure
Use the listed signs without predicting severity
Possible symptoms
ASPCA names genioposide and gardenoside as the toxic principles for Gardenia jasminoides. No amount or severity threshold is supplied.
Keep the verdict with the named plant and animals
Plants and animals covered
- Plant covered
- Use Gardenia jasminoides for this gardenia answer. Kew and ASPCA use the same scientific name. Do not extend the entry to every Gardenia or jasmine-like plant.
- Animals covered
- ASPCA lists Gardenia jasminoides as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The named animal scope does not establish an all-animal conclusion.
Dose, severity and outcome may remain unknown
What this guide cannot tell you
Sources
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Plants of the World OnlineSpecies record
- ASPCA Animal Poison ControlScientific name, toxicity, principles and clinical signs
- North Carolina State University Extension Gardener Plant ToolboxPoisonous to humans and pets fields