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Is Greig's Tulip toxic to cats?

Tulipa greigii

Toxic to cats

Yes — greig's tulip is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists the genus Tulipa as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. T. greigii contains tulipalin A and B throughout all plant parts, with concentrations highest in the bulb scales and outer tunics. Ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and in larger doses depression of the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. Skin handling of bulbs can cause tulip fingers (allergic dermatitis) in sensitised individuals. Keep bulbs away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate greig's tulip

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move greig's tulip out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of greig's tulip to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten greig's tulip, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is greig's tulip toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is greig's tulip toxic to cats?

Yes — greig's tulip is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists the genus Tulipa as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. T. greigii contains tulipalin A and B throughout all plant parts, with concentrations highest in the bulb scales and outer tunics. Ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and in larger doses depression of the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. Skin handling of bulbs can cause tulip fingers (allergic dermatitis) in sensitised individuals. Keep bulbs away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats greig's tulip?

ASPCA lists the genus Tulipa as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. T. greigii contains tulipalin A and B throughout all plant parts, with concentrations highest in the bulb scales and outer tunics. Ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and in larger doses depression of the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. Skin handling of bulbs can cause tulip fingers (allergic dermatitis) in sensitised individuals. Keep bulbs away from pets. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to greig's tulip.

What should I do if my cat ate greig's tulip?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is greig's tulip toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Greig's Tulip is toxic to dogs as well. See the full greig's tulip pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to greig's tulip?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full greig's tulip pet-safety