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Is Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' toxic to cats?

Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hosta 'fragrant bouquet' 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. Despite the attractive fragrant flowers, all parts of the plant contain saponins which cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy if ingested by pets.

What to do if your cat ate hosta 'fragrant bouquet'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move hosta 'fragrant bouquet' 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 'fragrant bouquet' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is hosta 'fragrant bouquet' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hosta 'fragrant bouquet' toxic to cats?

Yes — hosta 'fragrant bouquet' 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. Despite the attractive fragrant flowers, all parts of the plant contain saponins which cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy if ingested by pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hosta 'fragrant bouquet'?

Hosta is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Despite the attractive fragrant flowers, all parts of the plant contain saponins which cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy if ingested by pets. 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 'fragrant bouquet'.

What should I do if my cat ate hosta 'fragrant bouquet'?

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 'fragrant bouquet' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hosta 'fragrant bouquet' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hosta 'fragrant bouquet'?

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 'fragrant bouquet' pet-safety