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Not Safe for Dogs

Medium dog serving: never

Key warning: all parts of daffodil plant — flowers, leaves, stems, bulbs, and vase water

Can Dogs Eat Daffodils? No — Lycorine Causes Serious Toxicity

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

Daffodils are toxic to dogs. They contain lycorine and other alkaloids throughout the plant that cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in severe cases cardiac arrhythmias. The bulb contains the highest toxin concentration.

Warning Signs & Symptoms

Lycorine alkaloid: vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, abdominal pain. Bulb ingestion: more severe — low blood pressure, tremors, cardiac arrhythmias. Daffodil water from cut flowers: also toxic if dog drinks from the vase.

If Your Dog Ate This

Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately. Bulb ingestion is a veterinary emergency.

What to Avoid

all parts of daffodil plant — flowers, leaves, stems, bulbs, and vase water

Portions & nutrition

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

Source

Source: SAFEFOODFORDOGS

What You Need to Know

Daffodils (Narcissus) contain lycorine — an alkaloid that causes intense gastrointestinal symptoms and in larger amounts can affect the heart and nervous system. All parts of the plant are toxic including the flowers, leaves, stems, and particularly the bulb. Even the water in a vase containing cut daffodils becomes toxic as the plant releases compounds into the water. Never allow dogs near daffodils in any form.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Daffodils for Dogs safe for dogs?
No, Daffodils for Dogs is not safe for dogs. Daffodils are toxic to dogs. They contain lycorine and other alkaloids throughout the plant that cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in severe cases cardiac arrhythmias. The bulb contains the highest toxin concentration.
What happens if a dog eats Daffodils for Dogs?
If a dog eats Daffodils for Dogs, they may experience: Lycorine alkaloid: vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, abdominal pain. Bulb ingestion: more severe — low blood pressure, tremors, cardiac arrhythmias. Daffodil water from cut flowers: also toxic if dog drinks from the vase.
How much Daffodils for Dogs can a dog eat?
Daffodils (Narcissus) contain lycorine — an alkaloid that causes intense gastrointestinal symptoms and in larger amounts can affect the heart and nervous system. All parts of the plant are toxic including the flowers, leaves, stems, and particularly the bulb. Even the water in a vase containing cut daffodils becomes toxic as the plant releases compounds into the water. Never allow dogs near daffodils in any form.

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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.