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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.

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