Is Hyacinth poisonous to dogs or cats?

Hyacinth

  • Scientific Name: Hyacinthus orientalis
  • Also Known As: Hyacinth, Dutch hyacinth
  • Is It Toxic? Yes
  • Toxins: Lycorine (phenanthridine alkaloids) in bulb; less toxic than Narcissus
  • Symptoms: Vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhea
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Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) is a poisonous plant that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae (lily family). This plant is native to the central and eastern parts of Asia. Hyacinth bulbs contain high concentrations of alkaloids. These alkaloids can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, and diarrhea in dogs and cats if they ingest a bulb. In some cases, there have been reports of seizures and liver failure in pets after ingestion. If your pet ingests this plant, please contact a veterinarian.

What is Hyacinth?

The genus Hyacinthus (hyacinth, hyacinth) is a large genus of flowering plants in the Asparagaceae family. Hyacinthus orientalis is also known as oriental hyacinth, alpine hyacinth, Chinese hyacinth, or Persian hyacinth. The common names for Hyacinthus orientalis include: alpine hyacinth, Alpine Hyacinth, Chinese Hyacinth, Himalayan Hyacinth, Oriental Hyacinth, and Persian Hyacinth.