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Not Safe for Dogs

Medium dog serving: never

Key warning: all parts of the tulip plant — flowers, leaves, stems, and especially bulbs

Can Dogs Eat Tulips? No — Toxic to Dogs, Especially the Bulb

This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.

Tulips are toxic to dogs. The entire plant contains allergenic lactones and other compounds that cause vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, and lethargy. The bulb contains the highest concentration of toxins and is the most dangerous part.

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Warning Signs & Symptoms

Allergenic lactones and tulipalin: vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, lethargy, depression. Bulb ingestion: more severe symptoms including cardiac abnormalities and difficulty breathing. Large amounts: serious toxicity.

If Your Dog Ate This

Emergency if bulb consumed. Call vet immediately.

What to Avoid

all parts of the tulip plant — flowers, leaves, stems, and especially bulbs

Preparation & Serving

Call vet if bulb consumed. Monitor for vomiting and lethargy with leaf or flower exposure. Call ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435.

Safer Alternatives

daffodils|lilies|safe-flowers

Portions & nutrition

Serving (small dog): never
Serving (medium dog): never
Serving (large dog): never
Calories (per 100g): 0
Safe frequency: Never

Source

Source: SAFEFOODFORDOGS

What You Need to Know

Tulips contain tulipalin A and B — toxic glycosides concentrated primarily in the bulb but present throughout the plant. Dogs that dig up and chew tulip bulbs are at the highest risk. Even chewing the leaves and flowers causes gastrointestinal upset. Spring is the highest risk season when tulip bulbs are being planted or when cut tulip arrangements are in the home. Keep all parts of tulip plants away from dogs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tulips for Dogs safe for dogs?: No, Tulips for Dogs is not safe for dogs. Tulips are toxic to dogs. The entire plant contains allergenic lactones and other compounds that cause vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, and lethargy. The bulb contains the highest concentration of toxins and is the most dangerous part.
What happens if a dog eats Tulips for Dogs?: If a dog eats Tulips for Dogs, they may experience: Allergenic lactones and tulipalin: vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, lethargy, depression. Bulb ingestion: more severe symptoms including cardiac abnormalities and difficulty breathing. Large amounts: serious toxicity.
How much Tulips for Dogs can a dog eat?: Tulips contain tulipalin A and B — toxic glycosides concentrated primarily in the bulb but present throughout the plant. Dogs that dig up and chew tulip bulbs are at the highest risk. Even chewing the leaves and flowers causes gastrointestinal upset. Spring is the highest risk season when tulip bulbs are being planted or when cut tulip arrangements are in the home. Keep all parts of tulip plants away from dogs.

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Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before making dietary changes for your pet.