What are the symptoms of Tulip poisoning in cats?

drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes (severe cases)

Tulip

Q: Is Tulip toxic to cats?

Toxic: Toxic — bulbs are most dangerous, causes GI upset. 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. Source: ASPCA.

Toxic

Verdict

Toxic — bulbs are most dangerous, causes GI upset.

Toxic principle: tulipalin A (glycoside)

Source: ASPCA · Verified 2026-06-12

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
US — National hotline: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 aspca.org(24/7, Consultation fee may apply.)
US — National hotline: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 petpoisonhelpline.com(24/7, $89 per incident fee; also covers Canada.)
GB — National hotline: Animal PoisonLine 01202 509 000 animalpoisonline.co.uk(24/7, £35 per call (8am–8pm weekdays), £45 at other times.)
AU — National hotline: Animal Poisons Helpline 1300 869 738 animalpoisons.com.au(24/7)
NZ — National hotline: Animal Poisons Helpline 0800 869 738 poisons.co.nz(11am–7pm NZ time (currently being extended), Charges apply.)
CA — National hotline: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 petpoisonhelpline.com(24/7, $89 per incident fee.)

Verified 2026-08-06

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.