Plant safety record
Primrose
Primula vulgaris
Prevent access to Primula vulgaris and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service if a cat or dog may have chewed or swallowed it.
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Cats
TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Primula vulgaris as toxic to cats and reports mild vomiting as a possible sign.
Dogs
TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Primula vulgaris as toxic to dogs and reports mild vomiting as a possible sign.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Primula vulgaris as toxic to cats and dogs and reports mild vomiting as a possible sign after ingestion.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Primula vulgaris. Primrose is a shared common-name element, so the conclusion must not be transferred to another species without matching evidence.
Governed aliases: English Primrose.
What the evidence supports
The toxic result comes from an exact-species ASPCA record covering cats and dogs. The conclusion is not generalized to every plant called primrose.
Safety classifications come from PawPlants' governed evidence record, not from a retailer or product label.
If exposure may have occurred
Prevent further access, retain a label or clear photo, and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice. Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional directs it.
Open PawPlants emergency guidance for immediate next steps and contact options.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — PrimroseCat: Toxic; Dog: Toxic; subject: Primula vulgaris.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Primula vulgarisBotanical identity subject: Primula vulgaris.
