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Can dogs and cats eat daffodil?
Short answer on daffodil: toxic for both dogs and cats. See what to watch for and the veterinary sources behind each answer.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
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What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a toxic verdict.
Dogs and cats get the same answer here. Each column below lists its own signs to watch and sources.
Daffodil safety for dogs
Daffodils are toxic to dogs, and the bulbs contain the highest toxin concentration. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, tremors, low blood pressure, or abnormal heart rhythm.
Toxic principle: lycorine and other alkaloids
Watch for
- vomiting
- drooling
- diarrhea
- tremors
- low blood pressure
- abnormal heart rhythm
Daffodil safety for cats
Daffodils are toxic to cats, and the bulbs contain the highest toxin concentration. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, tremors, low blood pressure, or abnormal heart rhythm.
Toxic principle: lycorine and other alkaloids
Watch for
- vomiting
- drooling
- diarrhea
- tremors
- low blood pressure
- abnormal heart rhythm
Questions owners ask about daffodil
Can dogs eat daffodil?
Daffodils are toxic to dogs, and the bulbs contain the highest toxin concentration. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, tremors, low blood pressure, or abnormal heart rhythm.
What should I do if my dog ate daffodil?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with daffodil and dogs?
vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, tremors, low blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat daffodil?
Daffodils are toxic to cats, and the bulbs contain the highest toxin concentration. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, tremors, low blood pressure, or abnormal heart rhythm.
What should I do if my cat ate daffodil?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with daffodil and cats?
vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, tremors, low blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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