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Hyacinth

Not listed does not mean safe.

Hyacinth — Hyacinthus orientalis

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Hyacinthus orientalis

Family: Liliaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

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Evidence by animal

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AnimalVerdictBasisPlant partsSourcesEvidence link
Companion mammals
CatsCats: ⚠ ToxicNot specifiedevidence
DogsDogs: ⚠ ToxicNot specifiedevidence
Horses & livestock
HorsesHorses: ⚠ ToxicNot specifiedevidence
Small mammals
RabbitsRabbits: ⚠ ToxicHouse Rabbit Society: listed as a common toxic plant; rabbit.org: listed as poisonous (not graded); WHRS Class 2: local or weaker toxinNot specified
House Rabbit Society Rescue/education group
House Rabbit Society (rabbit.org) Rescue/education group
Wisconsin House Rabbit Society Rescue/education group
evidence
Birds
Pet birds (general)Pet birds (general): ! CautionVCA: on the may-be-poisonous list (not specifically reported)Not specified
VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary reference
evidence
Reptiles
TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionTortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertainNot specified
Tortoise Trust Specialist charity
evidence

Source excerpts

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs, Horses

poison-control

Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses

Source checked 2026-10-27

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House Rabbit Society — National Pet Poison Prevention Week — Rabbits

rescue-education

House Rabbit Society: listed as a common toxic plant · House Rabbit Society names the plant (part) in its list of common toxic plants; parts matter (e.g. apple seeds, holly berries).

Common toxic plants and plant parts include agave leaves, apple seeds, buttercup leaves, daffodils, holly (berries), hyacinths, irises, mistletoe (berries), sweet potato, and tomato (leaves)

Source checked 2026-10-27

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House Rabbit Society (rabbit.org) — Poisonous Plants — Rabbits

rescue-education

rabbit.org: listed as poisonous (not graded) · rabbit.org list "Poisonous Plants" (compiled by the University of Illinois): plants "normally thought to be poisonous"; "others may cause a reaction in some but not in others". Not a graded risk.

Hyacinth

Source checked 2026-10-27

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Wisconsin House Rabbit Society — Classes of Toxic Plants — Rabbits

rescue-education

WHRS Class 2: local or weaker toxin · Wisconsin House Rabbit Society chapter list (G. Flentke, 2012): Class 2 — "Local toxins": "Allergens, dermal sensitivity toxins, or systemic toxins of lesser strengths" (list heading: "May cause allergic reaction in rabbits. Be cautious."). WHRS adds that, because rabbits inevitably chew items, these toxins "could be more of a problem than the current literature indicates".

Hyacinth

Source checked 2026-10-27

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VCA Animal Hospitals — Plants That Are Toxic to Birds — Pet birds (general)

veterinary-reference

VCA: on the may-be-poisonous list (not specifically reported) · VCA: on the list of "many plants which may be poisonous to birds, although it is not exhaustive"; no asterisk, so not specifically reported harmful in birds. VCA notes information is often inferred from other species.

Hyacinth

Source checked 2026-10-27 (source updated Aug 14, 2026)

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Tortoise Trust — Toxic Plants and Tortoises — Tortoises

specialist-charity

Tortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain · Tortoise Trust toxic-plant list (from Highfield 2001): "Some plants on this list may be safely consumed in small or moderate quantities, but may be fatally toxic under certain circumstances or in large doses"; exact degree of toxicity unknown.

Hyacinth

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 17 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Possibly narcissus-like alkaloids Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Intense vomiting, diarrhea, occassionally with blood, depression and tremors. Source

More from veterinary sources

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-27. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.