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Is Glory of the Snow toxic to cats?

Chionodoxa forbesii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glory of the snow 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Chionodoxa forbesii is not specifically listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database. The bulbs contain saponins and other compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea) if chewed or ingested by cats or dogs. Contact with bulb sap may also cause skin or eye irritation in humans. Treat with the same caution as other ornamental Asparagaceae bulbs.

What to do if your cat ate glory of the snow

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move glory of the snow 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 glory of the snow to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is glory of the snow toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is glory of the snow toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glory of the snow 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. Chionodoxa forbesii is not specifically listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database. The bulbs contain saponins and other compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea) if chewed or ingested by cats or dogs. Contact with bulb sap may also cause skin or eye irritation in humans. Treat with the same caution as other ornamental Asparagaceae bulbs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats glory of the snow?

Chionodoxa forbesii is not specifically listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database. The bulbs contain saponins and other compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea) if chewed or ingested by cats or dogs. Contact with bulb sap may also cause skin or eye irritation in humans. Treat with the same caution as other ornamental Asparagaceae bulbs. 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 glory of the snow.

What should I do if my cat ate glory of the snow?

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 glory of the snow toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Glory of the Snow is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full glory of the snow pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to glory of the snow?

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 glory of the snow pet-safety