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Is Early Squill toxic to dogs?

Scilla mischtschenkoana

Toxic to dogs

Yes — early squill 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. Like all Scilla species, S. mischtschenkoana contains cardiac glycosides (scilliroside and related bufadienolide compounds) throughout the plant, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Ingestion by cats or dogs causes vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, drooling, and potentially cardiac arrhythmia. Seek veterinary advice immediately if a pet ingests any part of this plant.

What to do if your dog ate early squill

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

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

Is early squill toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is early squill toxic to dogs?

Yes — early squill is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like all Scilla species, S. mischtschenkoana contains cardiac glycosides (scilliroside and related bufadienolide compounds) throughout the plant, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Ingestion by cats or dogs causes vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, drooling, and potentially cardiac arrhythmia. Seek veterinary advice immediately if a pet ingests any part of this plant.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats early squill?

Like all Scilla species, S. mischtschenkoana contains cardiac glycosides (scilliroside and related bufadienolide compounds) throughout the plant, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Ingestion by cats or dogs causes vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, drooling, and potentially cardiac arrhythmia. Seek veterinary advice immediately if a pet ingests any part of this plant. 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 early squill.

What should I do if my dog ate early squill?

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 early squill toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Early Squill is toxic to cats as well. See the full early squill pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to early squill?

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 early squill pet-safety