Daffodil

Daffodil

Narcissus spp.
Dogs: Moderate Cats: Moderate

Plant Information

Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White

Amaryllidaceae

garden

Moderately Toxic

Toxicity Details

bulbs, flowers, leaves

Lycorine and other alkaloids

30 minutes to 4 hours

moderate

Symptoms to Watch For

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Tremors
  • Low blood pressure

What to Do

Contact vet. Bulb ingestion is most serious. Monitor for cardiac symptoms with large exposures.

About Daffodil

Daffodil bulbs are the most toxic part and commonly dug up by dogs. All Narcissus species are toxic.

Safe Alternatives

These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: