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Is Hoop Petticoat Daffodil toxic to cats?

Narcissus bulbocodium

Toxic to cats

Yes — hoop petticoat daffodil 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. Narcissus bulbocodium contains lycorine and oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts, consistent with the ASPCA's toxic listing for the Narcissus genus. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or horses can cause vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea, and, with large doses, cardiac or respiratory depression. Seek veterinary advice immediately.

What to do if your cat ate hoop petticoat daffodil

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move hoop petticoat daffodil 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 hoop petticoat daffodil to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is hoop petticoat daffodil toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hoop petticoat daffodil toxic to cats?

Yes — hoop petticoat daffodil is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Narcissus bulbocodium contains lycorine and oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts, consistent with the ASPCA's toxic listing for the Narcissus genus. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or horses can cause vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea, and, with large doses, cardiac or respiratory depression. Seek veterinary advice immediately.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hoop petticoat daffodil?

Narcissus bulbocodium contains lycorine and oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts, consistent with the ASPCA's toxic listing for the Narcissus genus. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or horses can cause vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea, and, with large doses, cardiac or respiratory depression. Seek veterinary advice immediately. 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 hoop petticoat daffodil.

What should I do if my cat ate hoop petticoat 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.

Is hoop petticoat daffodil toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hoop Petticoat Daffodil is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hoop petticoat daffodil pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hoop petticoat daffodil?

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.

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