Crocus
One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Crocus (Crocus spp.) is toxic to cats (S1 Caution): Pet Poison Helpline says ingestion of this spring-blooming plant causes drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea in dogs and cats, and that spring-blooming Crocus are not to be confused with fall-blooming Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale), a very toxic plant that causes severe kidney and liver injury plus bloody vomiting and diarrhea.
FULL VERDICT →Crocus (Crocus spp.) is toxic to dogs (S1 Caution): Pet Poison Helpline says ingestion of this spring-blooming plant causes drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea in dogs and cats, and that spring-blooming Crocus are not to be confused with fall-blooming Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale), a very toxic plant that causes severe kidney and liver injury plus bloody vomiting and diarrhea.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
What happens if it's eaten
Signs on record for each animal, transcribed from the cited sources.
- drooling
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- diarrhea
- drooling
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- diarrhea
When to call the vet
Contact your vet if signs persist or worsen after Crocus exposure. Pet Poison Helpline lists drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea for Crocus spp.
FULL VERDICT →Contact your vet if signs persist or worsen after Crocus exposure. Pet Poison Helpline lists drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea for Crocus spp.
FULL VERDICT →Seasonal: this plant comes into homes as a spring bulb.
FAQ
Which plant does this Crocus verdict cover?
Crocus spp. Pet Poison Helpline says "Crocus (Crocus spp) are early spring blooming flowers" and "Spring-blooming Crocus are not to be confused with fall-blooming Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale), a very toxic plant that causes severe kidney and liver injury plus bloody vomiting and diarrhea." This verdict covers Crocus spp. only. It does not grade Colchicum autumnale. Check the scientific name on the tag.
What signs does Pet Poison Helpline list for spring-blooming Crocus?
"Drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea in companion animals (dogs and cats)." Those are the signs for Crocus spp. The same page's Autumn Crocus sentence is about Colchicum autumnale, which this page does not grade. Contact your vet if signs persist or worsen.