What are the symptoms of Cyclamen poisoning in cats?

severe vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, dehydration, death (in severe cases)

Cyclamen

Q: Is Cyclamen toxic to cats?

Toxic: Toxic — roots are most dangerous, causes severe GI effects. Cyclamen species contain cyclamen, a toxic saponin concentrated most heavily in the roots. Ingestion causes severe vomiting and diarrhea, which can be life-threatening in small cats or kittens due to dehydration. The roots are the most toxic part — cats digging in potting soil may access them. Source: ASPCA.

Toxic

Verdict

Toxic — roots are most dangerous, causes severe GI effects.

Toxic principle: cyclamen (roots most toxic)

Source: ASPCA · Verified 2026-06-12

If your cat ate this

Cats hide symptoms — don't wait and see. Even small amounts of certain substances can be fatal to a cat. Act fast.

1. Call your veterinarian immediately
US — National hotline: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 aspca.org(24/7, Consultation fee may apply.)
US — National hotline: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 petpoisonhelpline.com(24/7, $89 per incident fee; also covers Canada.)
GB — National hotline: Animal PoisonLine 01202 509 000 animalpoisonline.co.uk(24/7, £35 per call (8am–8pm weekdays), £45 at other times.)
AU — National hotline: Animal Poisons Helpline 1300 869 738 animalpoisons.com.au(24/7)
NZ — National hotline: Animal Poisons Helpline 0800 869 738 poisons.co.nz(11am–7pm NZ time (currently being extended), Charges apply.)
CA — National hotline: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 petpoisonhelpline.com(24/7, $89 per incident fee.)

Verified 2026-08-06

Verdict

Cyclamen species contain cyclamen, a toxic saponin concentrated most heavily in the roots. Ingestion causes severe vomiting and diarrhea, which can be life-threatening in small cats or kittens due to dehydration. The roots are the most toxic part — cats digging in potting soil may access them.