PET SAFETY ANSWER · CITED TO ASPCA
Is Tulip safe for cats?
Why it's toxic
Toxic principles: Tulipalin A and B
Clinical signs in cats: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation. Highest concentration of toxin in bulb.
Severity rating: moderate
Source
Classification per the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database entry for Tulip. Verified 2026-05-28. We update these answers when ASPCA changes the classification.