Vegetables
Can dogs and cats eat jicama?
Compare the dog and cat answers together, then open the full guide for the pet you are asking about.
One food, two pets
What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a safe verdict.
The label matches, but the two answers are not interchangeable. Compare the bottom line and serving guidance below, then use the full guide for your pet.
- Bottom line differs
- Serving guidance differs
Jicama safety for dogs
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.
Jicama safety for cats
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.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
Compare more vegetables
Open another dog-and-cat view without starting a new search.
Read our methodology for how every verdict is sourced and reviewed.