Crocus
Crocus
plants
Scientific name
Crocus spp.
Alternate names
Crocus
Toxicity to pets
Crocus (Crocus spp) are early spring blooming flowers. Ingestion of this plant results in drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea in companion animals (dogs and cats).
Spring-blooming Crocus are not to be confused with fall-blooming Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale), a very toxic plant that causes severe kidney and liver injury plus bloody vomiting and diarrhea.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
