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Is Common Snowdrop toxic to dogs?

Galanthus nivalis

Toxic to dogs

Yes — common snowdrop 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 Galanthus species contain the alkaloid galantamine and related compounds including lycorine throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the bulbs. Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and can cause serious effects including bradycardia in dogs and cats. ASPCA lists Galanthus (snowdrop) as toxic to dogs and cats. The bulbs pose the greatest risk, particularly when they are freshly lifted or newly planted.

What to do if your dog ate common snowdrop

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

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

Is common snowdrop toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is common snowdrop toxic to dogs?

Yes — common snowdrop is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Galanthus species contain the alkaloid galantamine and related compounds including lycorine throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the bulbs. Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and can cause serious effects including bradycardia in dogs and cats. ASPCA lists Galanthus (snowdrop) as toxic to dogs and cats. The bulbs pose the greatest risk, particularly when they are freshly lifted or newly planted.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats common snowdrop?

All Galanthus species contain the alkaloid galantamine and related compounds including lycorine throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the bulbs. Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and can cause serious effects including bradycardia in dogs and cats. ASPCA lists Galanthus (snowdrop) as toxic to dogs and cats. The bulbs pose the greatest risk, particularly when they are freshly lifted or newly planted. 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 common snowdrop.

What should I do if my dog ate common snowdrop?

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 common snowdrop toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Common Snowdrop is toxic to cats as well. See the full common snowdrop pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to common snowdrop?

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 common snowdrop pet-safety