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Is Queen of Night Tulip toxic to cats?

Tulipa gesneriana 'Queen of Night'

Toxic to cats

Yes — queen of night 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. Tulipa gesneriana cultivars contain tulipalin A and B (allergenic lactones), concentrated heavily in the bulb tunics. ASPCA lists tulips as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms include oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potential cardiac effects with large ingestion. Human handlers may develop allergic contact dermatitis ('tulip fingers') from repeated bulb handling — wear gloves.

What to do if your cat ate queen of night tulip

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move queen of night 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 queen of night tulip to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is queen of night tulip toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is queen of night tulip toxic to cats?

Yes — queen of night tulip is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Tulipa gesneriana cultivars contain tulipalin A and B (allergenic lactones), concentrated heavily in the bulb tunics. ASPCA lists tulips as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms include oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potential cardiac effects with large ingestion. Human handlers may develop allergic contact dermatitis ('tulip fingers') from repeated bulb handling — wear gloves.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats queen of night tulip?

Tulipa gesneriana cultivars contain tulipalin A and B (allergenic lactones), concentrated heavily in the bulb tunics. ASPCA lists tulips as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms include oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potential cardiac effects with large ingestion. Human handlers may develop allergic contact dermatitis ('tulip fingers') from repeated bulb handling — wear gloves. 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 queen of night tulip.

What should I do if my cat ate queen of night 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 queen of night tulip toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Queen of Night Tulip is toxic to dogs as well. See the full queen of night tulip pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to queen of night 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 queen of night tulip pet-safety