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Is daffodil toxic to dogs?
Toxic. Daffodils, especially the bulbs, can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea; large amounts can affect the heart and cause seizures.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Take any plant pieces away and rinse your dog's mouth with water.
- Bring a piece of the plant in a bag, or a photo, to help identify it.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Don't give milk, oil, salt or other home remedies unless a vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting, which can be severe
- Drooling
- Diarrhea
- Weakness or dehydration
- Tremors or seizures (large amounts)
- Irregular heartbeat (large amounts)
Why
All parts contain lycorine and other alkaloids, with the highest amounts in the bulb.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Daffodil
- Pet Poison Helpline: Daffodils
- Pet Poison Helpline: Toxic Plants to Pets (first aid)
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.