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Is Cilician Meadow Saffron toxic to dogs?

Colchicum cilicicum

Toxic to dogs

Yes — cilician meadow saffron is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. All parts of Colchicum cilicicum, like all colchicums, are extremely toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. The ASPCA lists Colchicum autumnale (which shares the same active toxin) as toxic, with colchicine causing severe multi-system organ failure. Treat any suspected ingestion as a veterinary emergency.

What to do if your dog ate cilician meadow saffron

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move cilician meadow saffron 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 cilician meadow saffron to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is cilician meadow saffron toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is cilician meadow saffron toxic to dogs?

Yes — cilician meadow saffron is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Colchicum cilicicum, like all colchicums, are extremely toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. The ASPCA lists Colchicum autumnale (which shares the same active toxin) as toxic, with colchicine causing severe multi-system organ failure. Treat any suspected ingestion as a veterinary emergency.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats cilician meadow saffron?

All parts of Colchicum cilicicum, like all colchicums, are extremely toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. The ASPCA lists Colchicum autumnale (which shares the same active toxin) as toxic, with colchicine causing severe multi-system organ failure. Treat any suspected ingestion as a veterinary emergency. 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 dog has had access to cilician meadow saffron.

What should I do if my dog ate cilician meadow saffron?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 cilician meadow saffron toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cilician Meadow Saffron is toxic to cats as well. See the full cilician meadow saffron pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to cilician meadow saffron?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full cilician meadow saffron pet-safety