Is tulip toxic to dogs?
Tulips are toxic to dogs (S2 Irritant): tulipalin A and B cause vomiting, drooling, and diarrhea, and the bulb — where the toxin is most concentrated — is the main hazard for dogs that dig.
S2IRRITANT
- TOXINtulipalin A, tulipalin B
- WHAT TO EXPECTvomiting; depression; diarrhea
- CALL THE VETCall your vet promptly for any bulb ingestion, or if vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy persists beyond a few hours.
S0S1S2S3S4
Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| vomiting |
| depression |
| diarrhea |
| hypersalivation (drooling) |
| persistent gastrointestinal distress and lethargy (bulb ingestion) |
If your dog just ate it
1
Remove the flowers and any chewed material, and store loose bulbs where your dog cannot dig them up. For petal or leaf nibbles, offer water and monitor. For bulb ingestion, call your vet.
2
When to call the vet: Call your vet promptly for any bulb ingestion, or if vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy persists beyond a few hours.
Safe swaps, graded S0
Graded S0 for dogs. Same-shape matches are coming as the index grows.
Care at a glance
Lightbright indirect
Waterevery 2–3 days
Humiditymedium
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