Is Angel's Tears Narcissus toxic to cats?

Yes — angel's tears narcissus is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. N. triandrus contains lycorine, galanthamine, and other alkaloids typical of all Narcissus species, with highest concentration in the bulbs. ASPCA lists Narcissus (daffodil) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, cardiac arrhythmia. All parts should be kept out of reach of pets.

N. triandrus contains lycorine, galanthamine, and other alkaloids typical of all Narcissus species, with highest concentration in the bulbs. ASPCA lists Narcissus (daffodil) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, cardiac arrhythmia. All parts should be kept out of reach of pets. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to angel's tears narcissus.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Angel's Tears Narcissus is toxic to dogs as well. See the full angel's tears narcissus pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.