Russian Olive

Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is considered non-toxic to cats. It is not intended for consumption, but contact or minor nibbling is not expected to cause harm.

Large ingestions of the fibrous plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. No toxic effects are expected from typical contact or small amounts.

A small nibble is unlikely to cause anything beyond possible mild stomach upset. Monitor your cat for persistent vomiting or diarrhea, and contact your veterinarian if symptoms don't resolve on their own.

Non-toxic means the plant lacks poisonous compounds, not that it is beneficial or safe to eat in quantity. Significant ingestion of any fibrous plant material can irritate a cat's digestive tract, so it is best to discourage chewing on it.

Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is considered non-toxic to dogs. It does not contain known poisonous compounds, so casual contact or minor nibbling is unlikely to cause serious harm.

Large ingestions of fibrous plant material from Russian Olive may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. No toxic effects are expected from typical contact or small amounts.

Chewing on a Russian Olive branch is not expected to cause toxicity. Monitor your dog for signs of GI upset like vomiting or diarrhea if they ate a significant amount of plant material, and contact your veterinarian if symptoms persist.

Russian Olive is non-toxic, so there is no known dangerous dose from a poisoning standpoint. That said, any large ingestion of fibrous plant matter can cause mechanical GI upset regardless of toxicity — if your dog ate a substantial quantity and seems uncomfortable, a vet check is worthwhile.