Yes, Buddhist Pine is toxic to dogs!
Dogs accidentally consuming the Buddhist Pine plants can show the following clinical symptoms: Vomiting, Prolonged Depression, Incoordination, Hypersalivaton, Sleepiness Or Excitation, Dilated Pupils, Low Body Temperature, Low Blood Pressure, Coma, Seizure And Death (In Rare Cases).
Buddhist Pine consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.
Toxic Principles Of Buddhist Pine: Unknown. Do not confuse with yews of the genus Taxus..
More Info About The Buddhist Pine Plant
Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophylla
Family: Podocarpaceae.
Also known as: Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, Podocarpus.
The answer is based on information found on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website.
