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Is Tulipa sylvestris toxic to cats?

Tulipa sylvestris

Toxic to cats

Yes — tulipa sylvestris 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. The ASPCA lists tulips (Tulipa species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, including this species. The toxic principles are the glycosides Tulipalin A and B, most concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, depression, and diarrhoea. Keep bulbs and plants out of pets' reach despite this tulip's wild, naturalised appearance.

What to do if your cat ate tulipa sylvestris

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

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

Is tulipa sylvestris toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tulipa sylvestris toxic to cats?

Yes — tulipa sylvestris is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists tulips (Tulipa species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, including this species. The toxic principles are the glycosides Tulipalin A and B, most concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, depression, and diarrhoea. Keep bulbs and plants out of pets' reach despite this tulip's wild, naturalised appearance.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tulipa sylvestris?

The ASPCA lists tulips (Tulipa species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, including this species. The toxic principles are the glycosides Tulipalin A and B, most concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, depression, and diarrhoea. Keep bulbs and plants out of pets' reach despite this tulip's wild, naturalised appearance. 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 sylvestris.

What should I do if my cat ate tulipa sylvestris?

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 sylvestris toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tulipa sylvestris?

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 sylvestris pet-safety