Is Nandina toxic to cats or dogs?
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina) (Nandina / Heavenly Bamboo) — Cats: Toxic · Dogs: Toxic · Extreme Violence Every part of the plant contains cyanogenic glycosides. This substance acts on the nervous system. The ASPCA describes symptoms as severe as coma and respiratory failure. But the ASPCA states that deaths are rare in pets. If you suspect your pet has eaten it Take him to see a veterinarian immediately. This plant is not real bamboo. And it's not Kuan Yin bamboo. Even the Thai name has the word bamboo.
Other names: Nanteng
English nameNandina / Heavenly Bamboo
Scientific nameNandina domestica
catToxic
dogToxic
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Weak
- Staggering, losing balance
- Seizures
- Coma
- respiratory failure
What should I do?
Every part of the plant contains cyanogenic glycosides. This substance acts on the nervous system. The ASPCA describes symptoms as severe as coma and respiratory failure. But the ASPCA states that deaths are rare in pets. If you suspect your pet has eaten it Take him to see a veterinarian immediately. This plant is not real bamboo. And it's not Kuan Yin bamboo. Even the Thai name has the word bamboo.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
Last checked 2026-07-30