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Is Spring Snowflake toxic to cats?

Leucojum vernum

Toxic to cats

Yes — spring snowflake 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 — bulbs, leaves, stems — are highly toxic, containing Amaryllidaceae alkaloids including lycorine and galanthamine. Ingestion can cause cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, diarrhoea, and cramps in pets and humans. Not to be confused with Snowdrop (Galanthus) but equally hazardous. Keep away from cats, dogs, and children.

What to do if your cat ate spring snowflake

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

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

Is spring snowflake toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is spring snowflake toxic to cats?

Yes — spring snowflake is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts — bulbs, leaves, stems — are highly toxic, containing Amaryllidaceae alkaloids including lycorine and galanthamine. Ingestion can cause cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, diarrhoea, and cramps in pets and humans. Not to be confused with Snowdrop (Galanthus) but equally hazardous. Keep away from cats, dogs, and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats spring snowflake?

All parts — bulbs, leaves, stems — are highly toxic, containing Amaryllidaceae alkaloids including lycorine and galanthamine. Ingestion can cause cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, diarrhoea, and cramps in pets and humans. Not to be confused with Snowdrop (Galanthus) but equally hazardous. Keep away from cats, dogs, 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 spring snowflake.

What should I do if my cat ate spring snowflake?

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 spring snowflake toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to spring snowflake?

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 spring snowflake pet-safety