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Toxic: keep away from dogs

DogSafe severity score
6/10

A popular flowering plant; the roots/tubers are most toxic and can affect the heart in large amounts.

Call a vet or poison control now. Do not wait for symptoms.

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Part of our guide to Is Cyclamen Safe for Dogs? Identification, Symptoms & Next Steps.

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Why Cyclamen is dangerous

A popular flowering plant; the roots/tubers are most toxic and can affect the heart in large amounts.

Signs to watch for

Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea; large amounts: heart signs

Related items

Check the exact item or ingredient before assuming two similar exposures carry the same risk.

What to do next

Contact your vet, urgently if the tuber was eaten.

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A closer look at cyclamen

A popular flowering plant; the roots/tubers are most toxic and can affect the heart in large amounts. The details below use the specific facts for this exposure, rather than treating it like every other plant question.

1. Start with the exact exposure

For a closely related comparison, read Chinese Evergreen. Leaves cause GI upset; the tuber is the most dangerous part.

2. Use the facts to decide whether to monitor or call

Another helpful reference is Elephant Ear. A small leaf nibble: watch for drooling and vomiting. Tuber ingestion, or any heart-rhythm signs.

3. If the details are uncertain

Follow the first 10 minutes guide. Contact your vet, urgently if the tuber was eaten.

FAQ

How much Cyclamen is dangerous?

Leaves cause GI upset; the tuber is the most dangerous part.

Can I treat this at home?

A small leaf nibble: watch for drooling and vomiting.

When should I call the vet?

Tuber ingestion, or any heart-rhythm signs.

Compiled from veterinary poison-control and medical reference sources, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Pet Poison Helpline, and the Merck Veterinary Manual. This is general educational information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for examination by your veterinarian. DogSafe's severity ratings are our own assessment, calculated from published guidance and your dog's weight. In an emergency, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.