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Is Daffodil toxic to cats?

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Toxic to cats

Yes — 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 Narcissus species contain lycorine and other alkaloids (narcissine, galantamine) throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the bulb. ASPCA lists daffodils as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs have been mistaken for onions — this is a serious human poisoning risk. Sap causes narcissus dermatitis in florists.

What to do if your cat ate daffodil

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

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

Is daffodil toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daffodil toxic to cats?

Yes — daffodil is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Narcissus species contain lycorine and other alkaloids (narcissine, galantamine) throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the bulb. ASPCA lists daffodils as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs have been mistaken for onions — this is a serious human poisoning risk. Sap causes narcissus dermatitis in florists.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daffodil?

All Narcissus species contain lycorine and other alkaloids (narcissine, galantamine) throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the bulb. ASPCA lists daffodils as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs have been mistaken for onions — this is a serious human poisoning risk. Sap causes narcissus dermatitis in florists. 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 daffodil.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to 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 daffodil pet-safety