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Safe
Cooked bamboo shoots are safe for dogs.
Must be cooked — raw bamboo contains cyanogenic glycosides. Canned or boiled bamboo shoots are fine. Low in calories and a source of fiber.
Safe
Cooked bamboo shoots are safe for cats in small amounts.
Non-toxic when cooked. Raw bamboo contains cyanogenic glycosides. Only serve cooked and plain.