Can cats or dogs eat tamarind?
Cats: No ruling yet · Dogs: Do not feed — Pet Poison Helpline has reported cases of acute kidney failure in dogs after eating tamarind pods or paste, some fatal. The suspected culprit is tartaric acid, the same compound that makes grapes toxic to dogs. Keep tamarind away from dogs entirely. For cats no veterinary source has weighed in — play it safe and don't share it either. If your dog eats tamarind, get to a vet quickly to have kidney function checked. Meanwhile watch for vomiting, lethargy, unusual thirst, or abnormal urination.
English nameTamarind
catThere is no conclusion yet.
dogDo not eat
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- very thirstyผิดปกติ
- Trembling
- Stomach ache
- stagger
- Seizures
- ฉี่น้อยลงหรือผิดปกติ (สัญญาณacute kidney failure)
Instructions
If your dog eats tamarind, get to a vet quickly to have kidney function checked. Meanwhile watch for vomiting, lethargy, unusual thirst, or abnormal urination.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
Last checked 2026-08-25