Is King Alfred Daffodil toxic to cats?

Yes — king alfred daffodil is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As with all Narcissus, 'King Alfred' contains lycorine, narcissine, and calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts, especially concentrated in the bulbs. ASPCA classifies the genus Narcissus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, and potentially cardiac arrhythmia. Bulb sap can cause skin irritation ('daffodil itch') in humans.

As with all Narcissus, 'King Alfred' contains lycorine, narcissine, and calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts, especially concentrated in the bulbs. ASPCA classifies the genus Narcissus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, and potentially cardiac arrhythmia. Bulb sap can cause skin irritation ('daffodil itch') in humans. 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 king alfred daffodil.

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: King Alfred Daffodil is toxic to dogs as well. See the full king alfred daffodil 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.