Is Cyclamen Toxic to Pets?
Yes — cyclamen is toxic to cats. Yes — cyclamen is toxic to dogs. Yes — cyclamen is toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Cyclamen persicum
- Toxic compound
- Triterpenoid saponins
- Toxic parts
- Tubers and roots (most toxic), leaves
- Also known as
- sowbread
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
Horses (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
What to do
If your cat ate cyclamen
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate cyclamen
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your horse ate cyclamen
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your horse ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Leaves cause stomach upset, but digging up and eating the tuber can lead to heart rhythm problems and seizures.
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Frequently asked questions
Is cyclamen toxic to cats?
Yes — cyclamen is toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is cyclamen toxic to dogs?
Yes — cyclamen is toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is cyclamen toxic to horses?
Yes — cyclamen is toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of cyclamen are toxic?
Tubers and roots (most toxic), leaves.
What makes cyclamen toxic?
Triterpenoid saponins.