Can cats or dogs eat star fruit?
Cats: Do not eat · Dogs: Do not eat — Star fruit contains soluble oxalate, which binds to calcium in the blood causing acute low calcium levels. and may cause acute kidney failure Especially animals with pre-existing kidney dysfunction. Sweet star fruit has less oxalate than sour star fruit, but the Pet Poison Helpline recommends caution with all varieties and all parts of the fruit. If pets eat star fruit or star fruit juice Watch for signs of vomiting, abdominal pain, or abnormal urination. Then hurry and take him to the veterinarian immediately. Especially if you have existing kidney disease.
English nameStar fruit (carambola)
catDo not eat
dogDo not eat
Symptoms that may be experienced
- drooling
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- lethargic, weak
- muscle tremors
- Urine mixed with blood
- Thirst or changes in urination
Instructions
If pets eat star fruit or star fruit juice Watch for signs of vomiting, abdominal pain, or abnormal urination. Then hurry and take him to the veterinarian immediately. Especially if you have existing kidney disease.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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