Star Fruit

Star Fruit

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Scientific name

Averrhoa carambola

Alternate names

Carambola

Toxicity to pets

Soluble oxalate/oxalic acid are toxic compounds found in dangerous concentrations within sour Star Fruit. Ingestion of soluble oxalate/ oxalic acid by pet animals results in gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting, drooling), neurological signs (e.g., weakness, trembling), decreased blood calcium levels, and kidney injury (e.g. excessive urination containing calcium oxalate crystals).
NOTE: Sweet Star Fruit contain very little soluble oxalate and are not poisonous to pets that have healthy kidneys

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The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.