Safety verdict
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Pet ingestion lookup
My dog ate Jonquil - what should I do?
Narcissus jonquilla
Potentially toxic
Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control resource now, especially if any amount was chewed or swallowed.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Signs to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and drooling.
Escalation note
While symptoms are often gastrointestinal, severe cases may involve cardiac arrhythmias or respiratory distress. Seek veterinary care promptly if ingestion occurs.
First aid at home
Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or your veterinarian as soon as possible. Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinarian instructs you to.
What to watch for
Most-common: severe vomiting, drooling, and diarrhea, often with abdominal pain. Less common but more serious — especially after a bulb is consumed — irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, tremors, and respiratory depression. Bulbs are the most poisonous part.
Time window
Pet Poison Helpline notes signs may appear immediately but can be delayed for days. Precise onset and recovery windows are not well documented; supportive veterinary care is the standard.
When to call the vet
Call your veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately if you saw your dog dig up or chew a bulb, or as soon as vomiting or drooling starts. For known bulb ingestion, treat as urgent — don't wait to see how it plays out.
What this means for your dog
Dogs that munch on jonquil are likely to vomit, and they can be hit harder than cats because they're more likely to dig up and swallow the bulb. The lycorine alkaloid causes severe vomiting and drooling; large bulb ingestions can lead to abdominal pain, cardiac arrhythmias and respiratory depression.
Sources: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline.
Poison-control resources
This page summarizes source-bound plant-safety information and is not veterinary advice.