Anyone who plants daffodils should consider whether it is really worth bringing this toxic plant into the house as a cut flower, for example. It can be extremely dangerous for cats.
Are daffodils poisonous to cats?
Daffodils contain toxic alkaloids in all parts of the plant, especially in the bulbs. They are dangerous for cats as just half an onion can be fatal. Symptoms of poisoning include diarrhea, vomiting, tremors, convulsions and lethargy.
How dangerous are the active ingredients?
Daffodils are poisonous in all parts of the plant. The onions particularly stand out. They contain the highest content of alkaloids. Just half an onion can kill a cat. You can recognize that your cat has been poisoned by the following symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Trembling
- Cramps
- Lethargy
Don't despair, act quickly
If your cat is poisoned, you should act quickly. See a veterinarian. Give the animal plenty of fluids. If available, the cat should swallow activated charcoal (€19.00 on Amazon) at home. Quick action can mean the difference between life and death
Tips & Tricks
Daffodils are not only poisonous for cats. Dogs, horses, hamsters, birds and the like (especially curious young animals) also run the risk of being poisoned by these early bloomers.
