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Is King Alfred Daffodil toxic to dogs?

Narcissus pseudonarcissus 'King Alfred'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — king alfred 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, 'King Alfred' contains lycorine, narcissine, and calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts, especially concentrated in the bulbs. ASPCA classifies the genus Narcissus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, and potentially cardiac arrhythmia. Bulb sap can cause skin irritation ('daffodil itch') in humans.

What to do if your dog ate king alfred daffodil

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

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

Is king alfred daffodil toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is king alfred daffodil toxic to dogs?

Yes — king alfred 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, 'King Alfred' contains lycorine, narcissine, and calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts, especially concentrated in the bulbs. ASPCA classifies the genus Narcissus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, and potentially cardiac arrhythmia. Bulb sap can cause skin irritation ('daffodil itch') in humans.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats king alfred daffodil?

As with all Narcissus, 'King Alfred' contains lycorine, narcissine, and calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts, especially concentrated in the bulbs. ASPCA classifies the genus Narcissus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, and potentially cardiac arrhythmia. Bulb sap can cause skin irritation ('daffodil itch') in humans. 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 king alfred daffodil.

What should I do if my dog ate king alfred 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 king alfred daffodil toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to king alfred 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 king alfred daffodil pet-safety