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Is Wild Lupine toxic to dogs?

Lupinus perennis

Toxic to dogs

Yes — wild lupine is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to dogs, cats and livestock. Lupinus species contain quinolizidine alkaloids (such as anagyrine and lupinine), concentrated in the seeds and young foliage. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, loss of coordination, tremors, breathing difficulty, weakness and seizures. The genus is widely flagged as poisonous to pets; keep animals away and consult a vet if eaten.

What to do if your dog ate wild lupine

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move wild lupine out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of wild lupine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten wild lupine, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is wild lupine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is wild lupine toxic to dogs?

Yes — wild lupine is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to dogs, cats and livestock. Lupinus species contain quinolizidine alkaloids (such as anagyrine and lupinine), concentrated in the seeds and young foliage. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, loss of coordination, tremors, breathing difficulty, weakness and seizures. The genus is widely flagged as poisonous to pets; keep animals away and consult a vet if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats wild lupine?

Toxic to dogs, cats and livestock. Lupinus species contain quinolizidine alkaloids (such as anagyrine and lupinine), concentrated in the seeds and young foliage. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, loss of coordination, tremors, breathing difficulty, weakness and seizures. The genus is widely flagged as poisonous to pets; keep animals away and consult a vet if eaten. 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 wild lupine.

What should I do if my dog ate wild lupine?

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.

Is wild lupine toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wild Lupine is toxic to cats as well. See the full wild lupine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to wild lupine?

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.

Full wild lupine pet-safety