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Dangerous
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Safety by Pet
🐶 DogsToxic ✕
🐱 CatsToxic ✕
🐰 RabbitsToxic ✕
🐦 BirdsCaution ⚠
Hyacinth is a spring bulb plant known for its intense fragrance. Alkaloids are concentrated in the bulb and can cause skin irritation when handled.
Dangerous even without direct contact
Dust from handling bulbs irritates the respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure to the strong scent in enclosed spaces can cause vomiting and lethargy in pets.
Risk by Plant Part
🍃 Ingestion🤚 Contact💨 Scent/Inhalation
Bulb
High RiskLeaves
CautionFlowers
LowSymptoms
vomitingdiarrheahypersalivationabdominal painrespiratory irritation
Emergency Info
Contact the nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Inform them of the plant name and estimated amount ingested.