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Is Narcissus 'Minnow' toxic to cats?

Narcissus 'Minnow'

Toxic to cats

Yes — narcissus 'minnow' 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 and dogs. The bulb holds the highest level of lycorine and related alkaloids, plus calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea, with tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias possible at higher doses.

What to do if your cat ate narcissus 'minnow'

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

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

Is narcissus 'minnow' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is narcissus 'minnow' toxic to cats?

Yes — narcissus 'minnow' 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 and dogs. The bulb holds the highest level of lycorine and related alkaloids, plus calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea, with tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias possible at higher doses.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats narcissus 'minnow'?

ASPCA lists Narcissus as toxic to cats and dogs. The bulb holds the highest level of lycorine and related alkaloids, plus calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea, with tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias possible at higher doses. 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 'minnow'.

What should I do if my cat ate narcissus 'minnow'?

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 'minnow' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to narcissus 'minnow'?

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 'minnow' pet-safety