Is Cyclamen toxic to cats and dogs?

Whether Cyclamen is safe for cats and dogs, from the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant list.

Is Cyclamen toxic to cats and dogs?
PlantScientific nameCatsDogsToxic principlesClinical signs
CyclamenCyclamen sppToxic to catsToxic to dogsTerpenoid saponinsSalivation, vomiting, diarrhea. Following large ingestions of tubers: heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures, death

Common questions

Is Cyclamen toxic to cats?
Toxic to cats.
Is Cyclamen toxic to dogs?
Toxic to dogs.
What makes Cyclamen toxic?
Terpenoid saponins.
What are the signs of Cyclamen poisoning?
Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea. Following large ingestions of tubers: heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures, death.

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