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Is Tenby Daffodil toxic to cats?

Narcissus obvallaris

Toxic to cats

Yes — tenby 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. All parts of Narcissus obvallaris, like all daffodils, are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The ASPCA lists Narcissus as toxic, causing vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea, convulsions, and cardiac arrhythmia. The bulb is the most dangerous part.

What to do if your cat ate tenby daffodil

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

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

Is tenby daffodil toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tenby daffodil toxic to cats?

Yes — tenby daffodil is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Narcissus obvallaris, like all daffodils, are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The ASPCA lists Narcissus as toxic, causing vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea, convulsions, and cardiac arrhythmia. The bulb is the most dangerous part.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tenby daffodil?

All parts of Narcissus obvallaris, like all daffodils, are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The ASPCA lists Narcissus as toxic, causing vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea, convulsions, and cardiac arrhythmia. The bulb is the most dangerous part. 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 tenby daffodil.

What should I do if my cat ate tenby 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 tenby daffodil toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tenby 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.

Full tenby daffodil pet-safety