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Is Tulipa 'Tulipa clusiana' toxic to cats?

Tulipa clusiana

Toxic to cats

Yes — tulipa 'tulipa clusiana' 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, applying to this species. The toxic principles are the glycosides Tulipalin A and B, concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, depression, and diarrhoea, with bulbs the most hazardous part. Keep plants and bulbs out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate tulipa 'tulipa clusiana'

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

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

Is tulipa 'tulipa clusiana' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tulipa 'tulipa clusiana' toxic to cats?

Yes — tulipa 'tulipa clusiana' 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, applying to this species. The toxic principles are the glycosides Tulipalin A and B, concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, depression, and diarrhoea, with bulbs the most hazardous part. Keep plants and bulbs out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tulipa 'tulipa clusiana'?

The ASPCA lists tulips (Tulipa species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, applying to this species. The toxic principles are the glycosides Tulipalin A and B, concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, depression, and diarrhoea, with bulbs the most hazardous part. Keep plants and bulbs out of pets' reach. 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 'tulipa clusiana'.

What should I do if my cat ate tulipa 'tulipa clusiana'?

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 'tulipa clusiana' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tulipa 'tulipa clusiana'?

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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