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Is Green Snowdrop toxic to cats?

Galanthus woronowii

Toxic to cats

Yes — green snowdrop is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. All Galanthus species contain galanthamine and lycorine — alkaloids that are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if ingested. The ASPCA lists snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) as toxic. Even small quantities can cause gastrointestinal distress; bulbs are the most concentrated part.

What to do if your cat ate green snowdrop

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move green snowdrop out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of green snowdrop to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten green snowdrop, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is green snowdrop toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is green snowdrop toxic to cats?

Yes — green snowdrop is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Galanthus species contain galanthamine and lycorine — alkaloids that are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if ingested. The ASPCA lists snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) as toxic. Even small quantities can cause gastrointestinal distress; bulbs are the most concentrated part.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats green snowdrop?

All Galanthus species contain galanthamine and lycorine — alkaloids that are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if ingested. The ASPCA lists snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) as toxic. Even small quantities can cause gastrointestinal distress; bulbs are the most concentrated part. 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 green snowdrop.

What should I do if my cat ate green snowdrop?

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.

Is green snowdrop toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Green Snowdrop is toxic to dogs as well. See the full green snowdrop pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to green snowdrop?

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.

Full green snowdrop pet-safety