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Are tulips and hyacinths toxic to dogs?
Toxic, especially the bulbs. Tulips and hyacinths can cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhea; nibbling a leaf or flower is usually milder.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Take any plant pieces away and rinse your dog's mouth with water.
- Bring a piece of the plant in a bag, or a photo, to help identify it.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Don't give milk, oil, salt or other home remedies unless a vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
Why
Tulips contain tulipalin A and B, and hyacinths contain similar plant alkaloids. The bulbs hold the most toxin.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Tulip
- Pet Poison Helpline: Tulips and Hyacinths
- Pet Poison Helpline: Toxic Plants to Pets (first aid)
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.