PupkeeperSafe in moderation
Is ixora (jejarum) toxic to dogs? No: safe
Safe in moderation. The ASPCA lists ixora (jejarum) as non-toxic to dogs, though eating any plant can cause vomiting or stomach upset.
Ixora (jejarum) and dogs: key facts
- Verdict
- Safe in moderation
- If your dog ate a lot
- Check the plant's name to be sure it is an ixora. All steps
- Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control. Reviewed 9 October 2026.
If your dog ate a lot
- Check the plant's name to be sure it is an ixora.
- Watch for mild vomiting or stomach upset, which any plant can cause.
- Call your vet if your dog is vomiting or seems unwell.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Flame of the Woods (Ixora coccinea)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Jungle Geranium (Ixora javanica)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026. Page updated 7 November 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.