Wild daffodil is highly toxic for dogs
Narcissus pseudonarcissus 
Daffodils and thus also the wild daffodil belong to the Amaryllidaceae family. There are many smaller wild forms and particularly numerous cultivated forms.
The daffodil is one of the most popular bulbous plants, which can be found in our gardens but also as a cut flower or indoor flower in pots in spring at Easter time.
It can grow up to 60 cm tall and has few smooth leaves that sprout directly from the bulb and striking yellow, large, funnel-shaped bell flowers. They vary in the different shades of yellow.
All parts of the wild daffodil are very poisonous to dogs. The concentration of the poison in the bulb is particularly high. Beware: the flower water of vase flowers or the watering water of pots can also be very poisonous.
Wild daffodil is also known as:
- Lent lily
What should I do if my dog ate Wild daffodil?
How toxic is Wild daffodil?
| Toxicity: | (highly toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | All parts of the wild daffodil are highly toxic, especially the bulb, but also the flower water. |
| Toxic time: | spring, summer |
| 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 Wild daffodil
| Plant species: | flower, Garden and wild plant |
| Occurrence: | - |
| Areas: | Europe |
| Flowering time: | winter, spring |
| Fruit ripening: | spring, summer |
Symptoms
The following symptoms may occur in case of poisoning with the wild daffodil:
- increased salivation
- burning sensation in the mouth
- skin reactions on contact
- nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- diarrhoea
In case of severe poisoning, the following additional symptoms may occur:
- restlessness
- cramps
- tremor
- movement disorders
- palpitations
- increased urination
- exhaustion
- death may also occur
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 addition, the vet can give the animal plenty of calcium-containing fluids. The symptoms, which vary according to the degree of poisoning, can be reduced with medication and the vet will always try to maintain the body functions.
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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