Is lupine poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayLupine is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. The seeds are the poisonous part and contain alkaloids such as lupinine, anagyrine, sparteine and hydroxylupanine.
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What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give your pet any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Lupines contain toxic alkaloids.[1] Dogs and cats may develop mild gastrointestinal upset after ingesting lupines.[1] Lupine is listed as a problem for cats and dogs.[2]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Lupinus
- Poisonous parts
- seeds
What the experts say
“Bluebonnet (lupines) contains toxic alkaloids that can lead to neurological signs and reproductive disorders following ingestion by grazing livestock. Dogs and cats may develop mild gastrointestinal upset.”
“Problems: Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses, Short-lived”
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Common questions
Can lupine affect cats?
Yes. Lupine is listed as a problem for cats.[2]
What signs may occur after a pet eats lupine?
Dogs and cats may develop mild gastrointestinal upset after ingesting lupines.[1]
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages