Bleeding Heart
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Dogs: Moderate
Cats: Moderate
Plant Information
Lady in a Bath, Dutchman's Breeches, Lyre Flower
Papaveraceae
garden
Moderately Toxic
Toxicity Details
all parts, roots, foliage
Isoquinoline alkaloids (protopine, allocryptopine)
30 minutes to 2 hours
moderate
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Tremors
- Seizures (large amounts)
- Respiratory depression
What to Do
Contact vet immediately if tremors or breathing changes occur. Small ingestions usually cause GI upset only.
About Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart is a popular shade garden perennial with distinctive heart-shaped flowers. All parts contain isoquinoline alkaloids that can cause neurological symptoms in pets if ingested in significant amounts.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: