Is Tulip Toxic to Pets?
Yes — tulip is toxic to cats. Yes — tulip is toxic to dogs. Yes — tulip 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
- Tulipa spp.
- Toxic compound
- Tulipalin A and B
- Toxic parts
- Bulbs (most toxic), leaves, flowers
- Also known as
- tulipa
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 tulip
- 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 tulip
- 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 tulip
- 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
Flowers and leaves cause stomach upset; dogs that dig up and eat bulbs can develop more severe signs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is tulip toxic to cats?
Yes — tulip is toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is tulip toxic to dogs?
Yes — tulip is toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is tulip toxic to horses?
Yes — tulip is toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of tulip are toxic?
Bulbs (most toxic), leaves, flowers.
What makes tulip toxic?
Tulipalin A and B.