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Is Hosta 'Bressingham Blue' toxic to cats?

Hosta 'Bressingham Blue'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hosta 'bressingham blue' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Hosta is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; all parts contain saponins which cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhoea. Contact a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate hosta 'bressingham blue'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move hosta 'bressingham blue' out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of hosta 'bressingham blue' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten hosta 'bressingham blue', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is hosta 'bressingham blue' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hosta 'bressingham blue' toxic to cats?

Yes — hosta 'bressingham blue' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hosta is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; all parts contain saponins which cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhoea. Contact a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hosta 'bressingham blue'?

Hosta is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; all parts contain saponins which cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhoea. Contact a vet if ingestion is suspected. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to hosta 'bressingham blue'.

What should I do if my cat ate hosta 'bressingham blue'?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is hosta 'bressingham blue' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hosta 'Bressingham Blue' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hosta 'bressingham blue' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hosta 'bressingham blue'?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full hosta 'bressingham blue' pet-safety