Is Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists crocus chrysanthus 'cream beauty' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. The ASPCA lists spring Crocus species as toxic, causing gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, diarrhoea and drooling if ingested. This is the mild spring (snow) crocus, not the colchicine-rich and far more dangerous autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). Keep corms inaccessible to pets and call a vet if large amounts are eaten.

The ASPCA lists spring Crocus species as toxic, causing gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, diarrhoea and drooling if ingested. This is the mild spring (snow) crocus, not the colchicine-rich and far more dangerous autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). Keep corms inaccessible to pets and call a vet if large amounts are eaten. 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 crocus chrysanthus 'cream beauty'.

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 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: Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full crocus chrysanthus 'cream beauty' 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.