Can Dogs Eat Mandrake?
No — Mandrake is toxic to dogs
Dogs should not eat or chew on Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum). It contains tropane alkaloids (hyoscyamine, scopolamine, atropine) which can cause dilated pupils, hallucinations, rapid heartbeat in dogs.
What Happens if a Dog Eats Mandrake?
Symptoms typically appear within 30 minutes to 2 hours:
- Dilated pupils
- Hallucinations
- Rapid heartbeat
- Respiratory depression
- Coma
My Dog Ate Mandrake — What Should I Do?
Veterinary emergency. Highly toxic tropane alkaloids. Immediate veterinary care needed.
This is a veterinary emergency. Do not wait for symptoms. Call ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or your emergency vet immediately.
Key Facts About Mandrake and Dogs
No — severe toxicity
No — severe toxicity
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Mandragora officinarum
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, Merck Veterinary Manual. View full Mandrake profile.