Are tulips toxic to cats?
Also called: tulip, Tulipa, tulip bulb
Toxic
All parts are toxic; the bulb has the most toxin.
Yes. Tulips can cause vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea in cats. The bulb is the most dangerous part.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting, depression, diarrhoea and drooling.
- Eating bulbs can affect heart rate, heart rhythm and blood pressure.
Where this comes from
VCA Animal Hospitals
Tulips contain toxic substances that are concentrated in the bulb but can be found in all parts of the plant.
Read "Plants That are Toxic to Cats"
Checked 9 October 2026
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Clinical Signs: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation. Highest concentration of toxin in bulb.
Read "Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Tulip"
Checked 9 October 2026
Where this comes from
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Clinical Signs: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation. Highest concentration of toxin in bulb.
Read "Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Tulip"
Checked 9 October 2026
VCA Animal Hospitals
Tulips contain toxic substances that are concentrated in the bulb but can be found in all parts of the plant.
Read "Plants That are Toxic to Cats"
Checked 9 October 2026
Where this comes from
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Clinical Signs: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation. Highest concentration of toxin in bulb.
Read "Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Tulip"
Checked 9 October 2026
Where this comes from
Pet Poison Helpline
Tulip and Daffodil bulbs can cause heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure changes if ingested.
Read "Top 11 Poisonous Plants"
Checked 9 October 2026