Jicama: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

The washed, peeled white root flesh of jicama is safe for most healthy dogs, but the skin, stems, leaves, pods, and mature seeds contain rotenone and must not be eaten.

Safe serving: A small piece of washed, peeled jicama root flesh, served plain and cut to prevent choking.

The washed, peeled white root flesh of jicama is non-toxic to cats in a tiny amount, but the skin, stems, leaves, pods, and mature seeds contain rotenone and must be kept away.

Safe serving: A very small piece of washed, peeled jicama root flesh, served plain and cut to prevent choking.