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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 Risk
Leaves
Caution
Flowers
Low

Symptoms

vomitingdiarrheahypersalivationabdominal painrespiratory irritation

Emergency Info

Contact the nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Inform them of the plant name and estimated amount ingested.

Information here is general reference based on public sources such as ASPCA and does not replace veterinary diagnosis. If your pet has ingested something harmful, consult a veterinarian immediately.

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