Cyclamen persicum
🔴 HIGH — Dangerous
Why is it risky?
Cyclamen contains terpenoid saponins, concentrated most heavily in the root/tuber. It's a common holiday and gift plant, which raises real-world exposure risk in households with cats.
Affected Systems
Digestive · Cardiovascular
Symptoms
Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea; with root ingestion, more severe signs including heart rhythm abnormalities and seizures have been reported.
What To Do
Contact a vet, especially if any root material was accessible or eaten, don't wait for symptoms to worsen.
Notes
Common in flower shops around holidays.
Sources
→ ASPCA Animal Poison Control | https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/cyclamen /
→ International Cat Care | https://icatcare.org
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