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Can dogs and cats eat gardenia?

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Dogs and cats both have a toxic verdict.

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    Toxic

    Gardenia safety for dogs

    Gardenias are toxic to dogs. Exposure can cause mild vomiting, diarrhea, or hives.

    Toxic principle: genioposide and gardenoside

    Watch for

    • mild vomiting
    • mild diarrhea
    • hives

    Sources

    Reviewed 2026-07-28

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    Toxic

    Gardenia safety for cats

    Gardenias are toxic to cats. Exposure can cause mild vomiting, diarrhea, or hives.

    Toxic principle: genioposide and gardenoside

    Watch for

    • mild vomiting
    • mild diarrhea
    • hives

    Sources

    Reviewed 2026-07-28

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