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My cat ate hyacinth plant leaves. Are they poisonous? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

My cat tiger may have ingested the leaves of a hyacinthplant

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 19th, 2017

Hyacinths leaves can cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. In large enough quantities, it can deadly especially if the bulb is eaten. If Tiger ate them in the past hour or two, have him seen by your veterinarian. Vomiting can be induced to get the leaves up and out.

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