Safety verdict
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Pet ingestion lookup
My dog ate Autograph Tree - what should I do?
Clusia major
Potentially toxic
Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control resource now, especially if any amount was chewed or swallowed.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Signs to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and excessive salivation.
Escalation note
While generally considered mild to moderate in toxicity, ingestion should be monitored closely. Contact your veterinarian for professional guidance if ingestion occurs.
What to watch for
Expect drooling and vomiting first, then loss of appetite and possibly diarrhea. A dog that ate the fruit can show more prolonged GI signs, and unusually large ingestions raise the risk of lethargy or wobbliness as terpenes can affect the nervous system at higher doses.
Time window
Exact timing is not well documented; mild GI signs typically appear within a few hours and resolve within 24 hours with supportive care.
When to call the vet
Call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 if vomiting doesn't settle after one episode, appetite stays off through a meal, or you know fruit was eaten. Lethargy, tremor, or unusual behavior is a same-day visit.
What this means for your dog
Dogs that chew Autograph Tree get a dose of terpenes — the resinous oils in clusia sap. ASPCA lists it as toxic to dogs, but most dogs only show digestive upset; the fruit is the most concentrated part, and large fruit ingestions are the cases that escalate beyond a stomach ache.
Sources: ASPCA (no first-aid guidance).
Poison-control resources
This page summarizes source-bound plant-safety information and is not veterinary advice.