Is Lupinus 'The Governor' toxic to dogs?

Yes — lupinus 'the governor' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. Lupinus contains quinolizidine alkaloids (lupinine, sparteine, anagyrine and others), most concentrated in the seeds and pods; the ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline flag lupines/bluebonnets as toxic, causing salivation, GI upset, incoordination, tremors and, in large doses, breathing difficulty. Keep pets away from seedpods.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Lupinus contains quinolizidine alkaloids (lupinine, sparteine, anagyrine and others), most concentrated in the seeds and pods; the ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline flag lupines/bluebonnets as toxic, causing salivation, GI upset, incoordination, tremors and, in large doses, breathing difficulty. Keep pets away from seedpods. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to lupinus 'the governor'.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lupinus 'The Governor' is toxic to cats as well. See the full lupinus 'the governor' pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.