Is Daffodil Toxic to Pets?
Yes — daffodil is toxic to cats. Yes — daffodil is toxic to dogs. Yes — daffodil 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
- Narcissus spp.
- Toxic compound
- Lycorine and other alkaloids; calcium oxalate in bulbs
- Toxic parts
- All parts, especially bulbs
- Also known as
- narcissus, jonquil, paperwhite
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Belly pain
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Tremors or seizures with large bulb ingestions
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Belly pain
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Tremors or seizures with large bulb ingestions
Horses (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Belly pain
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Tremors or seizures with large bulb ingestions
What to do
If your cat ate daffodil
- 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 daffodil
- 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 daffodil
- 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
Daffodil bulbs are the most dangerous part and can cause heart rhythm problems. Even vase water can upset the stomach.
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Frequently asked questions
Is daffodil toxic to cats?
Yes — daffodil is toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is daffodil toxic to dogs?
Yes — daffodil is toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is daffodil toxic to horses?
Yes — daffodil is toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of daffodil are toxic?
All parts, especially bulbs.
What makes daffodil toxic?
Lycorine and other alkaloids; calcium oxalate in bulbs.
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