At a glance
| Plant | Tulip (Tulipa) |
|---|---|
| Cats | Toxic |
| Dogs | Toxic |
| Toxic principle | tulipalin A and B |
| Signs ASPCA lists | vomiting; depression; diarrhea; drooling |
| ASPCA page | Tulip, checked November 10, 2026 |
What else to know
Tulips are in the lily family (Liliaceae), but they are not true lilies. For cats, ASPCA lists kidney failure for true lilies, and only stomach and drooling signs for tulips.
Look-alikes
- True lily (Lilium): toxic to cats, non-toxic to dogs (ASPCA). Same family as tulip. For cats, ASPCA lists kidney failure; for dogs, non-toxic.
Care basics
Light: Full sun.
Soil and water: Plant bulbs three times as deep as they are tall, in rich, well-drained soil with medium moisture. Wet, poorly drained soil rots bulbs and roots.
Source: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Tulipa.
If your pet ate some
Call your vet, or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, as soon as you can. ASPCA runs the line 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and says a consultation fee may apply.
Call (888) 426-4435 · ASPCA Animal Poison Control
This page is reference information, not veterinary advice. Toxicity facts are summarized in our own words from the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants list; Plamp is not affiliated with the ASPCA.
