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Is Cyclamen-flowered Daffodil toxic to dogs?

Narcissus cyclamineus

Toxic to dogs

Yes — cyclamen-flowered daffodil 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. As with all Narcissus species, N. cyclamineus contains lycorine and other phenanthridine alkaloids concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, and in larger quantities, cardiac effects. ASPCA lists Narcissus (daffodil) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All plant parts should be kept away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate cyclamen-flowered daffodil

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move cyclamen-flowered daffodil 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 cyclamen-flowered daffodil to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is cyclamen-flowered daffodil toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is cyclamen-flowered daffodil toxic to dogs?

Yes — cyclamen-flowered daffodil is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As with all Narcissus species, N. cyclamineus contains lycorine and other phenanthridine alkaloids concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, and in larger quantities, cardiac effects. ASPCA lists Narcissus (daffodil) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All plant parts should be kept away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats cyclamen-flowered daffodil?

As with all Narcissus species, N. cyclamineus contains lycorine and other phenanthridine alkaloids concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, and in larger quantities, cardiac effects. ASPCA lists Narcissus (daffodil) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All plant parts should be kept away from pets. 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 cyclamen-flowered daffodil.

What should I do if my dog ate cyclamen-flowered daffodil?

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 cyclamen-flowered daffodil toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cyclamen-flowered Daffodil is toxic to cats as well. See the full cyclamen-flowered daffodil pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to cyclamen-flowered daffodil?

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 cyclamen-flowered daffodil pet-safety