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Is Tessellated Colchicum toxic to cats?

Colchicum agrippinum

Toxic to cats

Yes — tessellated colchicum 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 Colchicum species contain colchicine and related alkaloids, which are highly toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA lists Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus) as toxic to dogs and cats, causing severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, multi-organ failure, and potentially death. C. agrippinum carries the same toxic principles. Keep pets away from corms, flowers, and foliage.

What to do if your cat ate tessellated colchicum

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

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

Is tessellated colchicum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tessellated colchicum toxic to cats?

Yes — tessellated colchicum 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 Colchicum species contain colchicine and related alkaloids, which are highly toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA lists Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus) as toxic to dogs and cats, causing severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, multi-organ failure, and potentially death. C. agrippinum carries the same toxic principles. Keep pets away from corms, flowers, and foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tessellated colchicum?

All parts of Colchicum species contain colchicine and related alkaloids, which are highly toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA lists Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus) as toxic to dogs and cats, causing severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, multi-organ failure, and potentially death. C. agrippinum carries the same toxic principles. Keep pets away from corms, flowers, and foliage. 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 tessellated colchicum.

What should I do if my cat ate tessellated colchicum?

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 tessellated colchicum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tessellated colchicum?

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 tessellated colchicum pet-safety