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Is Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue' toxic to cats?

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue' 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 Hyacinthus orientalis as toxic to cats and dogs. The bulbs are richest in the toxic alkaloids and oxalate-bearing compounds; ingestion causes intense vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea and, with large amounts, depression and tremors. Handling bulbs can also irritate skin (oxalate crystals).

What to do if your cat ate hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue' 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 hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue' toxic to cats?

Yes — hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hyacinthus orientalis as toxic to cats and dogs. The bulbs are richest in the toxic alkaloids and oxalate-bearing compounds; ingestion causes intense vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea and, with large amounts, depression and tremors. Handling bulbs can also irritate skin (oxalate crystals).

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue'?

ASPCA lists Hyacinthus orientalis as toxic to cats and dogs. The bulbs are richest in the toxic alkaloids and oxalate-bearing compounds; ingestion causes intense vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea and, with large amounts, depression and tremors. Handling bulbs can also irritate skin (oxalate crystals). 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 hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue'.

What should I do if my cat ate hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue'?

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 hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hyacinthus orientalis 'delft blue'?

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.

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