Risks
- The seeds of bigleaf lupine contain high levels of toxins, such as lupinine, which have caused poisoning in livestock and can also affect dogs.
- Symptoms that may arise after dogs ingest bigleaf lupine include breathing difficulties, convulsions, and respiratory paralysis.
- In some instances, this plant may be contaminated with fungus, leading to mycotoxic lupinosis. This condition can result in clinical signs such as lethargy, lack of appetite, and anorexia.