Jasmine is extremely popular all around the world. It has many different uses. Many people like to use it for decorative purposes. And some others are attracted to its wonderful refreshing fragrance. Now, many pet owners face the challenge of which plants can be brought home.
There are different varieties of jasmines out there. Some of them are true and others are considered fake. In this article, I will introduce to you which types of jasmine are toxic to have around your cat or dog, and which ones are safe.
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According to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), true jasmines are not toxic to dogs and cats. However, there are some other fake jasmine varieties that can be harmful and toxic to cats and dogs
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Is jasmine toxic to cats
1. Common Jasmine
Common jasmine, Jasminum officinale, is harmful to cats. This type of jasmine contains substances that are harmful to cats. Therefore, cats will have symptoms of neurotoxicity when they digest it by mistake. These symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, spasms, tremors, and dilated pupils.
If a cat ingests jasmine by mistake, induce vomiting immediately, and then take the cat to the hospital for an injection of detoxification.
2. Yellow Jasmine
Also called Carolina Jasmine. Its scientific name is Gelsemium semprevirens. Yellow jasmine is not a true jasmine. Many people confuse it with confederate jasmine but they are very different from each other in many ways. This beautiful bright yellow ornamental plant is unfortunately toxic to cats.
Its effect can be extremely dangerous. It can cause paralysis, hypothermia, respiratory failure, muscle weakness, vision problems, seizures, and even death.
If you suspect your cat has digested the plant, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
3. Confederate jasmine
This type of jasmine is also called star jasmine. Its scientific name is Trachelospermum jasminoides. This is another fake jasmine, but its flowers produce a jasmine-like fragrance. Confederate jasmine is one of the most popular house plants in North America.
Fortunately, star jasmine is safe for cats, you can have it around your cat and enjoy its beauty in peace.
4. Night-blooming jasmine
Night-blooming jasmine or Cestrum nocturnum is not a true jasmine. Personally, this is one of my absolute favorite plants of all time. The fragrance it produces at night is indescribable.
Unfortunately, this entire plant is toxic to cats. You cannot keep it around your pet as even its scent is poisonous.
5. Madagascar jasmine
Madagascar jasmine, or Stephanotis floribunda, is an evergreen woody vine. It is very common as a house plant. This jasmine variety is also not a true jasmine. It got this name because its scent is very similar to common jasmine (Jasminum Officinale). Madagascar jasmine is a non-toxic plant to cats.
7. crape jasmine
This is another non-true jasmine plant. The scientific name is Tabernaemontana divaricata. Crape, or crepe, jasmine contains toxic substances such as alkaloids which are known to be toxic to cats. If your cat happened to digest it, it might experience cardiotoxicity, delirium, and paralysis.
8. Angel Wings Jasmine
Angel Wings, or Jasminum Laurifolium, is true jasmine. This type of jasmine is considered non-poisonous for cats. However, angel wings jasmine is not completely safe as it may show some side effects such as vomiting when digested by a cat.
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is jasmine toxic to dogs
1. Confederate jasmine
This gorgeous houseplant (star jasmine) can be one of the best options for decoration. Luckily, star jasmine is safe for dogs and can be put in the same environment as your furry friend.
2. Chilean jasmine
Also known as Mandevilla laxa. What is so special about this plant is not only its beauty, but it survives cold and hot areas. Additionally, it is a very low-maintenance plant. Good thing it is not poisonous to dogs.
3. Angel Wings Jasmine
Angel Wings, or Jasminum Laurifolium, is true jasmine. It is not on the list of toxic plants for dogs. However, even though it is not toxic, it may harm your dog if you allow playing with it. I don’t recommend keeping angel wings jasmine around your precious doggo.
4. Madagascar jasmine
This variety has different names such as Bridal Wreath, Waxflowers, or the Hawaiian Wedding Flower. It is safe and non-toxic to dogs.
5. night-blooming jasmine
Night-blooming jasmine, or jasmine, is common in the southeastern United States, where it is known for producing a sweet, almost overwhelming odor at night.
The flower and sap of the plant are poisonous. This plant can be very dangerous to most animals and even humans. It contains a substance called alkaloids with is a toxic compound. Hence, night-blooming jasmine is toxic to dogs.
6. Yellow jasmine
Yellow, or Gelsemium Semprevirens, is a subtropical vine with yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. All parts of the plant contain toxic alkaloids called gelsemium. Making it toxic to dogs.
7. Silk Jasmine
Silk jasmine, or Murraya Paniculata. This beauty is safe for dogs. However, if you notice that your dog chewed on it too much, this might call for concern. In this case, call your veterinarian and describe the situation.
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Conclusion
Regardless of the fact that there are different varieties of jasmine, not all of them are the same. We learned that some of them are toxic and others are safe. However, safe is not 100% harmless. So if you notice your pet acting weird, or vomiting after eating jasmine, please contact your veterinarian asap!
