Plant toxicology for cats
Is Cyclamen toxic to cats?
Cyclamen spp. · Primulaceae
Verdict: Is Cyclamen toxic to cats?
Yes — Cyclamen is toxic to cats. Cyclamen (Cyclamen spp.) can make a cat ill. Risk depends on the amount, plant part, body size and the individual animal.
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Contact a veterinarian immediately
Do not wait for symptoms and do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional tells you to. Take a plant sample or clear photo with you.
- 1Contact an emergency veterinarian or pet poison service immediately.
- 2Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional instructs you to.
- 3Take a plant sample, label, or clear photo with you.
Possible signs after Cyclamen exposure include:
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Irregular heartbeat after tuber ingestion
- Seizures in rare severe cases
Typical onset: Minutes to hours
Terpenoid saponins (cyclamin), concentrated in the tuber below the soil
Veterinary sources
Reviewed by Dr. Patti McCartney, Animal Naturopathic Doctor. This educational guide supports, but does not replace, diagnosis or treatment from a licensed veterinarian. Risk varies by dose, plant part, body size and health history.