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Daffodils

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Daffodils — toxicity in dogs and cats

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Overview

Daffodils (Narcissus) are toxic to pets, with the highest toxin concentrations in the bulbs. Dogs are often exposed while digging up bulbs in gardens. Bulb ingestion can cause more severe vomiting and abdominal pain than leaf or flower exposure and may affect heart rhythm in larger doses. Early decontamination can reduce complications.

Symptoms

Vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Typical onset

1-4 hours

What to do

Call your vet; seek urgent care for repeated vomiting.

This page is educational and does not replace veterinary advice. If your pet may have been exposed, call UVEC at (801) 218-2227 or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435.

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Daffodils (Narcissus) are toxic to pets, with the highest toxin concentrations in the bulbs. Dogs are often exposed while digging up bulbs in gardens. Bulb ingestion can cause more severe vomiting and abdominal pain than leaf or flower exposure and may affect heart rhythm in larger doses. Early decontamination can reduce complications.

Symptoms
Vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Onset
1-4 hours
Recommended next step
Call your vet; seek urgent care for repeated vomiting.
This tool is informational only and does not replace veterinary advice. If ingestion may have happened, contact UVEC at (801) 218-2227 or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435.