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Is Tommies Crocus toxic to cats?

Crocus tommasinianus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tommies crocus as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Crocus tommasinianus is a spring crocus and mildly toxic if ingested by cats or dogs, potentially causing mild vomiting, drooling, and diarrhea. It is critically different from the autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), which is severely toxic and potentially fatal. If a pet ingests this spring crocus, contact a veterinarian. Not listed individually by the ASPCA, but spring crocus species (Crocus sp.) are categorised as mildly toxic.

What to do if your cat ate tommies crocus

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

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

Is tommies crocus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tommies crocus toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tommies crocus as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Crocus tommasinianus is a spring crocus and mildly toxic if ingested by cats or dogs, potentially causing mild vomiting, drooling, and diarrhea. It is critically different from the autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), which is severely toxic and potentially fatal. If a pet ingests this spring crocus, contact a veterinarian. Not listed individually by the ASPCA, but spring crocus species (Crocus sp.) are categorised as mildly toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tommies crocus?

Crocus tommasinianus is a spring crocus and mildly toxic if ingested by cats or dogs, potentially causing mild vomiting, drooling, and diarrhea. It is critically different from the autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), which is severely toxic and potentially fatal. If a pet ingests this spring crocus, contact a veterinarian. Not listed individually by the ASPCA, but spring crocus species (Crocus sp.) are categorised as mildly toxic. 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 tommies crocus.

What should I do if my cat ate tommies crocus?

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 tommies crocus toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tommies Crocus is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full tommies crocus pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tommies crocus?

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 tommies crocus pet-safety