Is Rock Daffodil toxic to cats?

Yes — rock daffodil is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Contains lycorine and related alkaloids found in all Narcissus species. ASPCA lists the genus Narcissus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The bulb carries the highest alkaloid concentration, but all plant parts should be considered hazardous. Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and potentially cardiac effects in pets.

Contains lycorine and related alkaloids found in all Narcissus species. ASPCA lists the genus Narcissus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The bulb carries the highest alkaloid concentration, but all plant parts should be considered hazardous. Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and potentially cardiac effects in pets. 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 rock 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.

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

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.