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Why True Bamboo is safe
True bamboo (the Bambusa grasses) is non-toxic to dogs. The important catch is the name: 'lucky bamboo' sold in water vases is not bamboo at all, it is Dracaena sanderiana, and that one is toxic to dogs.
Signs to watch for
None expected for true bamboo; lucky bamboo can cause vomiting, drooling and wobbliness
Related items
Check the exact item or ingredient before assuming two similar exposures carry the same risk.
What to do next
Work out which plant you actually have: true bamboo is safe, lucky bamboo is not.
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A closer look at true bamboo
True bamboo (the Bambusa grasses) is non-toxic to dogs. The important catch is the name: 'lucky bamboo' sold in water vases is not bamboo at all, it is Dracaena sanderiana, and that one is toxic to dogs. The details below use the specific facts for this exposure, rather than treating it like every other plant question.
1. Start with the exact exposure
For a closely related comparison, read Tropical Pitcher Plant. Non-toxic for true bamboo: no toxic dose to weigh.
2. Use the facts to decide whether to monitor or call
Another helpful reference is Turkey Fern. A nibble of true bamboo is nothing to worry about. Call if the plant is lucky bamboo (Dracaena), or for vomiting, drooling or wobbliness.
3. If the details are uncertain
Follow the first 10 minutes guide. Work out which plant you actually have: true bamboo is safe, lucky bamboo is not.
FAQ
Non-toxic for true bamboo: no toxic dose to weigh.
A nibble of true bamboo is nothing to worry about.
Call if the plant is lucky bamboo (Dracaena), or for vomiting, drooling or wobbliness.
- ASPCA APCC
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants
- Merck Veterinary Manual: overview of household hazard toxicoses in animals