Plant safety record
Cyclamen
Cyclamen spp.
Pet safety guide
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Cats
TOXIC
Cyclamen should be treated as toxic to cats within the governed identity and evidence scope on this page.
Dogs
TOXIC
Cyclamen should be treated as toxic to dogs within the governed identity and evidence scope on this page.
Quick answer
Pet safety guide
Plant identity
Pet safety guide
Scientific identity: Cyclamen spp.
Also called: Sowbread
Cyclamen is governed here at Cyclamen spp. genus scope and is toxic to cats and dogs.
Safety for cats and dogs
For cats: Cyclamen should be treated as toxic to cats within the governed identity and evidence scope on this page.
For dogs: Cyclamen should be treated as toxic to dogs within the governed identity and evidence scope on this page.
What can happen
Supported toxic principle: Terpenoid saponins
Exposure considered: Chewing or swallowing plant material; large tuber ingestions carry greater concern.
Possible signs: salivation, vomiting, diarrhea.
Large tuber ingestions carry greater concern for severe effects; this does not generalize severe outcomes to every minor exposure.
What to do
Remove access to the plant and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice. This page provides general educational guidance and does not replace emergency veterinary advice.
Identity clarification
Sowbread is the governed alias for this genus-scope profile.