🌿 Tulip
Verdict
Toxic — bulbs are most dangerous, causes GI upset.
If your cat ate this
Cats hide symptoms — don't wait and see. Even small amounts of certain substances can be fatal to a cat. Act fast.
- 1. Call your veterinarian immediately
- 2. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
- 3. Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661 (consultation fee applies)
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Verdict
Tulips contain tulipalin A, a glycoside that causes gastrointestinal irritation. The bulbs contain the highest concentration of toxins and are most dangerous. Ingestion causes drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea. While rarely fatal, severe cases can cause cardiac abnormalities. Tulips are common spring garden flowers.
Symptoms to watch for
- • drooling
- • vomiting
- • diarrhea
- • abdominal pain
- • cardiac changes (severe cases)
What to do
Contact your vet if your cat ate tulip parts. The bulbs are most toxic. Keep cats away from tulip gardens.
📞 US ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
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