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Is Autumn Crocus Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Autumn Crocus is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Autumn Crocus plants can show the following clinical symptoms: Vomiting, Prolonged Depression, Incoordination, Hypersalivaton, Sleepiness Or Excitation, Dilated Pupils, Low Body Temperature, Low Blood Pressure, Coma, Seizure And Death (In Rare Cases).

Autumn Crocus consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Autumn Crocus: Colchicine and other alkaloids.

More Info About The Autumn Crocus Plant

Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale

Family: Liliaceae.

Also known as: Meadow Saffron.

The answer is based on information found on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website.