Risks
- The seeds of bigleaf lupine contain high levels of toxins like lupinine that have caused poisoning in livestock. However, it can potentially occur in dogs as well.
- Symptoms that may arise after dogs ingested a big-leaf lupine include breathing difficulties, convulsions, and respiratory paralysis.
- In some cases, this plant becomes contaminated with fungus. Consuming it will result in mycotoxic lupinosis, which is accompanied by clinical signs like lethargy, lack of appetite, and anorexia.