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Is Narcissus 'Ice Follies' toxic to cats?

Narcissus 'Ice Follies'

Toxic to cats

Yes — narcissus 'ice follies' 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. ASPCA lists Narcissus as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. All parts hold lycorine and other alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, and with larger amounts abdominal pain, convulsions and cardiac arrhythmia.

What to do if your cat ate narcissus 'ice follies'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move narcissus 'ice follies' 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 narcissus 'ice follies' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is narcissus 'ice follies' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is narcissus 'ice follies' toxic to cats?

Yes — narcissus 'ice follies' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Narcissus as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. All parts hold lycorine and other alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, and with larger amounts abdominal pain, convulsions and cardiac arrhythmia.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats narcissus 'ice follies'?

ASPCA lists Narcissus as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. All parts hold lycorine and other alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, and with larger amounts abdominal pain, convulsions and cardiac arrhythmia. 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 narcissus 'ice follies'.

What should I do if my cat ate narcissus 'ice follies'?

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 narcissus 'ice follies' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Narcissus 'Ice Follies' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full narcissus 'ice follies' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to narcissus 'ice follies'?

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 narcissus 'ice follies' pet-safety