18/04/2026
I wanted to share something important following a recent and very sad incident, where a member of my pack passed away within 3 hours of visiting a well known local tulip festival 💔
🌷 Tulips (especially the bulbs) are toxic to dogs if ingested, and what’s really important to understand is how easily this can happen - particularly in places like tulip fields or large floral events.
Tulip bulbs sit just under the soil and can be very appealing for dogs to sniff (they often have a slightly sweet smell). Even a small amount - whether that’s chewing a bulb, plant material, or licking contaminated soil from paws - can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening symptoms.
In large displays, where there are thousands or even millions of bulbs, the risk is much higher due to:
• disturbed soil from footfall
• decomposing leaves and flowers
• exposed or shallow bulbs
• lots of exciting smells encouraging digging and mouthing
⚠️ Symptoms to watch for:
• Drooling or foaming at the mouth
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Lethargy or weakness
• Loss of coordination / wobbliness
• Heavy or rapid breathing
• Sensitivity or unusual behaviour (including agitation or aggression)
• In more severe cases: tremors, seizures, or collapse
Some symptoms can come on quickly, while others may develop over a few hours.
If you notice any of the above, or suspect your dog may have ingested part of a tulip, seek veterinary advice immediately - it’s always better to act early.
My heart goes out to the family of my pack member, and I hope by sharing this we can help prevent any other dogs from experiencing something similar. This isn’t to cause alarm, but to raise awareness so owners can make informed, safe choices for their dogs 🐾
Please feel free to share to help spread awareness 🤎
