Can bamboo make cats sick?

Can bamboo make cats sick?

According to the ASPCA Dracaena sanderiana (lucky bamboo or ribbon plant) can be harmful to cats. If ingested, it causes dilated pupils, abdominal pain, increased heart-rate and drooling. Cats who ingest lucky bamboo will show signs of depression, no appetite, drooling, vomiting, incoordination and weakness.

Why is bamboo toxic to cats?

There are several species that carry the name bamboo but are not actually bamboo. Dogs, cats, and horses are not poisoned by genuine Bambusoideae bamboo species. Bamboo foliage contains up to 22 per cent protein, making it suitable for cats