Plant
Tulip and hyacinth bulbs
Contact a vet if a bulb was eaten or symptoms appear.
ModerateDogsCats
Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.
What to do right now
- 1.Remove any remaining bulb
- 2.Rinse the mouth with water if the animal allows
- 3.Call your vet with an estimate of the amount
Symptoms
- Drooling
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Mouth irritation
- Skin irritation from handling bulbs
Details
- Category
- Plant
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Species affected
- Dogs, Cats
- Routes of exposure
- Chewing or eating bulbs during planting or digging; flowers and leaves are less toxic.
- Urgency
- Contact a vet if a bulb was eaten or symptoms appear.
Veterinary treatment
Most cases are mild stomach upset, but a swallowed whole bulb can also obstruct the gut — mention the size eaten.