The toxic principle of these plants is very concentrated in the bulbs (versus the leaf or flower), and when ingested in large amounts, can result in severe clinical signs. Severe poisoning from hyacinth or tulip poisoning is often seen when dogs dig up freshly planted bulbs or having access to a large bag of them. read more
Both hyacinths and tulips belong to the Liliaceae family, and contain allergenic lactones or similar alkaloids. The toxic principle of these plants is very concentrated in the bulbs (versus the leaf or flower), and when ingested in large amounts, can result in severe clinical signs. read more
Symptoms of Tulip Poisoning in Dogs Poisoning symptoms from ingestion of the tulip plant, particularly the bulb of the tulip, occur within just a few hours. When the plant material other than the bulb is eaten, it takes a relatively large amount before toxic signs emerge. read more