Is Daffodil toxic to dogs & cats?
Also known as: narcissus
🚑 What to do right after ingestion
Immediate vet visit for decontamination and support — tell them which part was chewed (bulb is worst).
Toxicity notes
The whole plant is toxic; the bulb is the most dangerous part (contains lycorine). Potted holiday daffodils are a common hazard.
Poisoning symptoms
- • Severe vomiting
- • Drooling
- • Diarrhea
- • Trembling
- • Abnormal heart rhythm
Symptoms can be delayed (e.g. onion/garlic-induced hemolysis may take days) — a pet looking fine right now is no reason to relax.
FAQ
How much causes poisoning?
The whole plant is toxic; the bulb is the most dangerous part (contains lycorine). Potted holiday daffodils are a common hazard.
Can I make my pet vomit at home?
Home-induced vomiting is not advised: corrosive cleaners, sharp bones or existing neurological signs make it dangerous, and improper technique risks aspiration pneumonia. Vomiting should be induced by a vet with proper drugs at the right moment — most effective within 1-2 hours. So “head to the clinic as soon as you know” beats “try to induce vomiting first”.
Even without symptoms, use the symptom checker to review what to watch for
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