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Is Tulipa 'Prinses Irene' toxic to cats?

Tulipa 'Prinses Irene'

Toxic to cats

Yes — tulipa 'prinses irene' 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 Tulipa as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Bulbs contain the highest concentration of toxic allergenic lactones (tulipalin A and B); ingestion causes drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and oral/gastrointestinal irritation. Keep bulbs out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate tulipa 'prinses irene'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move tulipa 'prinses irene' 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 tulipa 'prinses irene' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is tulipa 'prinses irene' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tulipa 'prinses irene' toxic to cats?

Yes — tulipa 'prinses irene' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Tulipa as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Bulbs contain the highest concentration of toxic allergenic lactones (tulipalin A and B); ingestion causes drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and oral/gastrointestinal irritation. Keep bulbs out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tulipa 'prinses irene'?

ASPCA lists Tulipa as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Bulbs contain the highest concentration of toxic allergenic lactones (tulipalin A and B); ingestion causes drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and oral/gastrointestinal irritation. Keep bulbs out of reach of 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 tulipa 'prinses irene'.

What should I do if my cat ate tulipa 'prinses irene'?

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 tulipa 'prinses irene' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tulipa 'Prinses Irene' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full tulipa 'prinses irene' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tulipa 'prinses irene'?

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 tulipa 'prinses irene' pet-safety