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Is Pleated Snowdrop toxic to cats?

Galanthus plicatus

Toxic to cats

Yes — pleated snowdrop 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 contain Amaryllidaceae alkaloids including lycorine and galanthamine; bulbs have the highest concentration. Toxic to dogs, cats, and humans — symptoms include drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, bradycardia, and in severe cases (large ingestion) seizures. Confirmed toxic by Pet Poison Helpline. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate pleated snowdrop

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

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

Is pleated snowdrop toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pleated snowdrop toxic to cats?

Yes — pleated snowdrop is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts contain Amaryllidaceae alkaloids including lycorine and galanthamine; bulbs have the highest concentration. Toxic to dogs, cats, and humans — symptoms include drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, bradycardia, and in severe cases (large ingestion) seizures. Confirmed toxic by Pet Poison Helpline. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pleated snowdrop?

All parts contain Amaryllidaceae alkaloids including lycorine and galanthamine; bulbs have the highest concentration. Toxic to dogs, cats, and humans — symptoms include drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, bradycardia, and in severe cases (large ingestion) seizures. Confirmed toxic by Pet Poison Helpline. Keep away from pets and children. 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 pleated snowdrop.

What should I do if my cat ate pleated snowdrop?

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 pleated snowdrop toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to pleated snowdrop?

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 pleated snowdrop pet-safety