Toxic plants directory
Is Daffodil toxic to dogs or cats?
Narcissus spp.
Dogs
Moderate toxicity
Cats
Moderate toxicity
About Daffodil
Daffodil (which includes varieties like the "paperwhite") contains lycorine and other alkaloids, concentrated mainly in the bulb. It's a very popular bulb plant in winter gardens, and owners should take special care when planting or storing bulbs in places accessible to dogs and cats.
Symptoms of poisoning
- Excessive drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- With large ingestions of the bulb: seizures, drop in blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias
Toxic part of the plant
The whole plant, but the bulb is the most toxic part
What to do if your pet ate this plant
Prevent access to planted or stored bulbs. If only leaves or flowers were ingested, watch the pet; if a bulb was ingested, see a veterinarian immediately due to the higher risk of severe symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Is Daffodil toxic to dogs?
Yes. Daffodil is toxic to dogs (level: moderate toxicity). Possible symptoms: Excessive drooling; Vomiting; Diarrhea; With large ingestions of the bulb: seizures, drop in blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Is Daffodil toxic to cats?
Yes. Daffodil is toxic to cats (level: moderate toxicity). Possible symptoms: Excessive drooling; Vomiting; Diarrhea; With large ingestions of the bulb: seizures, drop in blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Which part of Daffodil is toxic?
The whole plant, but the bulb is the most toxic part.
What should I do if my pet ate Daffodil?
Prevent access to planted or stored bulbs. If only leaves or flowers were ingested, watch the pet; if a bulb was ingested, see a veterinarian immediately due to the higher risk of severe symptoms.
Important notice
This content is educational and does not replace a veterinary evaluation. If in doubt, or in the presence of any symptoms, contact a veterinarian or an animal poison control center immediately.