Is Heavenly Bamboo toxic to dogs?
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) is toxic to dogs (S3 Toxic): the ASPCA lists cyanogenic glycosides and records seizures, respiratory failure, and death (rare in pets).
- TOXINcyanogenic glycosides
- WHAT TO EXPECTWeakness; incoordination; seizures
- CALL THE VETContact your vet promptly after any ingestion; contact a vet immediately for gasping, collapse, or seizures.
Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| Weakness |
| incoordination |
| seizures |
| coma |
| respiratory failure |
| death (rare in pets; ASPCA) |
| vomiting |
| drooling |
| gasping |
| collapse |
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FAQ
Is Heavenly Bamboo toxic to dogs?
Yes. Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) is S3 Toxic. The ASPCA lists "Weakness, incoordination, seizures, coma, respiratory failure, death (rare in pets)." Pet Poison Helpline also lists death among the signs of cyanide poisoning. Contact your vet promptly after ingestion, and immediately for seizures or signs of respiratory failure.
Does the source call death common in dogs?
No. The ASPCA's Clinical Signs line says "death (rare in pets)." Pet Poison Helpline says the occurrence of cyanide poisoning from Heavenly Bamboo ingestion is higher in livestock than in companion animals. This dog-side S3 Toxic verdict retains the ASPCA's rare-in-pets qualification.
Which plant does this Heavenly Bamboo verdict cover?
Nandina domestica. The ASPCA's Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina, and Sacred Bamboo entries and Pet Poison Helpline's Heavenly Bamboo entry all give this scientific name. Other plants are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Is Heavenly Bamboo toxic to cats?
Yes. Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) is S3 Toxic. The ASPCA lists "Weakness, incoordination, seizures, coma, respiratory failure, death (rare in pets)." Pet Poison Helpline also lists death among the signs of cyanide poisoning. Contact your vet promptly after ingestion, and immediately for seizures or signs of respiratory failure.
Does the source call death common in cats?
No. The ASPCA's Clinical Signs line says "death (rare in pets)." Pet Poison Helpline says the occurrence of cyanide poisoning from Heavenly Bamboo ingestion is higher in livestock than in companion animals. This S3 Toxic verdict retains the ASPCA's rare-in-pets qualification.