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Is night-blooming jasmine (cestrum) toxic to dogs? Yes: toxic
Toxic. All parts of night-blooming jasmine (cestrum) are poisonous to animals, especially the berries. It is not a true jasmine.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, France, JM, PR, Singapore, Switzerland, TT, VI
Night-blooming jasmine (cestrum) and dogs: key facts
- Verdict
- Toxic · Call your vet or a poison line
- What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now. All steps
- Sources
- IVIS, Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants (Knight), Pet Poison Helpline. Reviewed 9 October 2026.
What should I do if my dog ate night-blooming jasmine (cestrum)?
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Take your dog away from the plant and rinse its mouth with water.
- Bring a piece of the plant, with any berries, or a photo to help identify it.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Why
Some cestrum species contain substances that damage the liver, and day-blooming cestrum contains a vitamin D-like poison. Reported poisonings are in farm animals; none have been reported in pets.
Sources
- IVIS, Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants (Knight): Cestrum species, Jessamine
- Pet Poison Helpline: Toxic Plants to Pets (first aid)
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.