Is cyclamen toxic to dogs or cats?
The tubers (roots) are the dangerous part; dogs dig them up.
Equally risky for cats that chew the plant.
This popular winter houseplant concentrates its toxins in the tuber, and large ingestions can affect the heart. Leaf-chewing usually causes drooling and vomiting; a dug-up, eaten tuber is the emergency case. Keep it up high or skip it.
Signs to watch for
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal heart rhythm with large amounts
Sources: ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant list, Pet Poison Helpline. Verdicts are conservative by design: where evidence is thin we choose the stricter rating.
This is general educational information, not veterinary advice. When in doubt about your own pet, ask your veterinarian.
If your pet just ate something risky, act now: call your vet, ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 (consultation fees may apply).