Persian cyclamen is toxic for dogs
Cyclamen persicum 
The Persian cyclamen is found in small wild form in the Alpine regions and as a larger cultivated form as an indoor plant. It is an evergreen perennial whose green, kidney-shaped leaves have white markings.
The large but delicate flowers are usually white, pink, red or purple.
All parts of the cyclamen are poisonous to dogs, especially the roots. Cyclamen contains triterpenoid saponins, which are poisonous to dogs and attack the central nervous system.
What should I do if my dog ate Persian cyclamen?
How toxic is Persian cyclamen?
| Toxicity: | (toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | All parts of the Persian cyclamen are poisonous, especially the roots. |
| Toxic time: | winter, spring, summer, autumn |
| Antidote: | Unknown |
If your dog shows symptoms of poisoning, it is always an emergency! Time is critical for your dog's life. You should immediately call your vet or the animal emergency services and make sure that a vet is on site and then go there immediately. For the treatment, it helps the vet a lot to know what your dog has ingested.
Occurrence Persian cyclamen
| Plant species: | flower, Garden and wild plant, Indoor plant |
| Occurrence: | The Alps, Indoor |
| Areas: | - |
| Flowering time: | summer, autumn |
| Fruit ripening: | - |
Symptoms
The following symptoms may occur in case of cyclamen poisoning:
- increased salivation
- nausea, vomiting
- diarrhoea
- abdominal pain
In the case of very severe poisoning, the following symptoms also occur:
- cramps
- blood in the urine
- death may occur due to respiratory paralysis
Treatment
The vet will always try to remove the ingested poison from the body and alleviate the specific symptoms of poisoning.
There are different methods to remove the poison from the body:
1. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: Activated charcoal can absorb toxins. If possible, it should be administered within 2 hours after ingestion of the poison, so that the toxin does not enter the bloodstream.
2. LAXATIVES: The vet may combine the administration of activated charcoal with a laxative.
3. VOMITING: The vet can also induce vomiting using medication to remove the toxin from the body.
In the case of severe poisoning, the vet can give infusions and medicines against cramps and for mucous membrane protection.
More information on dog poisonings can be found here:
Preventing, identifying and treating poisoning in dogs
Further poisonous plants from A to Z
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