Are Daffodils Toxic to Dogs? 🚨 Yes — Bulbs Most Toxic, All Parts Harmful

This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.

Daffodils are highly toxic to dogs with the bulbs being most dangerous. They contain lycorine and other alkaloids causing severe vomiting, low blood pressure, and cardiac arrhythmia. This is a medical emergency.

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Warning Signs & Symptoms

Severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, tremors, seizures.

If Your Dog Ate This

Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately.

What to Avoid

all parts especially bulbs

Preparation & Serving

Call vet or emergency animal hospital immediately. Cardiac monitoring required for significant ingestion.

Did you know?

Daffodil bulbs are remarkably similar in appearance to onions and have caused human poisonings when confused in cooking. Dogs digging in spring gardens can easily uncover and eat daffodil bulbs making early spring a particularly high-risk time for this toxicity.

Portions & nutrition

Serving (small dog): never
Serving (medium dog): never
Serving (large dog): never
Calories (per 100g): 0
Safe frequency: Never

Source

Source: ASPCA

What You Need to Know

All parts of daffodils including flowers, leaves, stems, and especially bulbs are toxic. The bulbs are most concentrated and are particularly dangerous in spring when dogs may dig them up. Daffodil toxicity is more serious than many other spring bulbs. Emergency veterinary care including cardiac monitoring is required for significant ingestion.

Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic

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Frequently asked questions

Is Daffodils Dogs safe for dogs?: No, Daffodils Dogs is not safe for dogs. Daffodils are highly toxic to dogs with the bulbs being most dangerous. They contain lycorine and other alkaloids causing severe vomiting, low blood pressure, and cardiac arrhythmia. This is a medical emergency.
What happens if a dog eats Daffodils Dogs?: If a dog eats Daffodils Dogs, they may experience: Severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, tremors, seizures.
How much Daffodils Dogs can a dog eat?: All parts of daffodils including flowers, leaves, stems, and especially bulbs are toxic. The bulbs are most concentrated and are particularly dangerous in spring when dogs may dig them up. Daffodil toxicity is more serious than many other spring bulbs. Emergency veterinary care including cardiac monitoring is required for significant ingestion.

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Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before making dietary changes for your pet.