Is Hyacinth Toxic to Pets?
Yes — hyacinth is toxic to cats. Yes — hyacinth is toxic to dogs. Yes — hyacinth is toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Hyacinthus orientalis
- Toxic compound
- Narcissus-like alkaloids
- Toxic parts
- Bulbs (most toxic)
- Also known as
- hyacinthus
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Belly pain
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Belly pain
Horses (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Belly pain
What to do
If your cat ate hyacinth
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate hyacinth
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your horse ate hyacinth
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your horse ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Dogs digging up hyacinth bulbs can develop severe vomiting, diarrhea and, rarely, breathing or heart problems.
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Frequently asked questions
Is hyacinth toxic to cats?
Yes — hyacinth is toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is hyacinth toxic to dogs?
Yes — hyacinth is toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is hyacinth toxic to horses?
Yes — hyacinth is toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of hyacinth are toxic?
Bulbs (most toxic).
What makes hyacinth toxic?
Narcissus-like alkaloids.