What to do after ingestion
Vomiting, drooling, poor appetite, lethargy, constipation.
Contact a vet immediately if a seed or unripe fruit was eaten.
Tannins
Tannins in persimmon can form a bezoar and block the gut in cats as well, and cats need no fruit, so it is best avoided.
What to do after ingestion
A bezoar or blockage shows as vomiting, retching, poor appetite, abdominal pain and constipation; a stuck seed causes drooling and trouble swallowing.
Contact a vet immediately if a seed, stem or unripe fruit was eaten; seek care for persistent vomiting or inability to pass stool.
Tannins
Unripe fruit, seeds and stems are rich in tannins, which can clump with stomach contents into a bezoar and block the gut; the sugary flesh can also upset the stomach.
Nutrition
Per 100 g, edible portionData source：USDA FoodData Central · SR Legacy · Accessed on：2026-09-28
Cat · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
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Clinical and veterinary sources
Tannins in persimmon can form a bezoar and block the gut in cats as well, and cats need no fruit, so it is best avoided.
Tannins
Vomiting, drooling, poor appetite, lethargy, constipation.
Contact a vet immediately if a seed or unripe fruit was eaten.
Throw away leftover seeds and stems straight away.
Dog · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
Similar foods
Clinical and veterinary sources
Unripe fruit, seeds and stems are rich in tannins, which can clump with stomach contents into a bezoar and block the gut; the sugary flesh can also upset the stomach.
Tannins
A bezoar or blockage shows as vomiting, retching, poor appetite, abdominal pain and constipation; a stuck seed causes drooling and trouble swallowing.
Contact a vet immediately if a seed, stem or unripe fruit was eaten; seek care for persistent vomiting or inability to pass stool.
Feed only ripe, peeled and pitted flesh, 1-2 small pieces at a time; frozen and dried persimmon are sugar-concentrated and not recommended.
This website is for reference only and does not replace a licensed veterinarian. If your pet has eaten a suspected toxin or shows symptoms, contact a veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately.