Is Tulip Toxic to Cats and Dogs? | Petybuzz

Q: Is tulip toxic to cats?

Toxic to cats. Tulips are toxic to dogs and cats. The toxins are most concentrated in the bulb, which can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea and, if large pieces are eaten, an intestinal blockage.

Q: Is tulip toxic to dogs?

Toxic to dogs. Tulips are toxic to dogs and cats. The toxins are most concentrated in the bulb, which can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea and, if large pieces are eaten, an intestinal blockage.

Is Tulip Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

Tulipa

Cats

🟠 Toxic

Dogs

🟠 Toxic

Short answer: Tulips are toxic to dogs and cats. The toxins are most concentrated in the bulb, which can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea and, if large pieces are eaten, an intestinal blockage.

Think your pet ate tulip? call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Signs to watch for

Vomiting
Depression (lethargy)
Diarrhea
Drooling
Possible intestinal blockage from large bulb pieces

Why it’s a problem

Toxic principle: Tulipalin A and B (most concentrated in the bulb).

Dogs that dig up bulbs are at the highest risk. The ASPCA lists tulips as toxic to dogs, cats and horses.

Frequently asked questions

Are tulip bulbs more dangerous than the flowers?

Yes. The ASPCA says the toxin is most concentrated in the bulb, and large bulb pieces can also cause a blockage.

Other plants

Peace Lily
Pothos (Devil’s Ivy)
Philodendron
Dieffenbachia (Dumbcane)
Calla Lily
Chinese Evergreen

Sources

ASPCA plant database: Tulip
ASPCA: Do You Know Which Flowers and Plants are Toxic to Pets?

Last checked: 2026-11-11. General information, not veterinary advice.