Quick safety answer
Cyclamen (Cyclamen spp.) is listed as moderate to high toxicity for pets. Relevant pets: dogs and cats. Keep this plant out of reach and treat any confirmed ingestion seriously.
Symptoms to watch for
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Heart rhythm changes
- Seizures in larger exposures
Symptoms can vary by pet size, amount eaten, and the exact plant part. A lack of symptoms right away does not always mean the exposure is safe.
What to do if your pet ate it
Remove the plant, save a photo or plant label, estimate how much was eaten and when, then call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline. Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional tells you to.
Emergency contacts: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 and Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661.
Safer alternatives
- African violet
- Orchid
- Christmas cactus
- Gerbera daisy
Sources
This page uses conservative wording based on veterinary and poison-control plant safety references.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control toxic plant database
- Pet Poison Helpline cyclamen guidance
- Veterinary toxicology references on saponins