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Is Hosta 'Frances Williams' toxic to cats?

Hosta 'Frances Williams'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hosta 'frances williams' 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; saponins in the leaves and roots cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression if ingested. All hosta species and cultivars should be kept away from household pets.

What to do if your cat ate hosta 'frances williams'

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

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

Is hosta 'frances williams' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hosta 'frances williams' toxic to cats?

Yes — hosta 'frances williams' 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; saponins in the leaves and roots cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression if ingested. All hosta species and cultivars should be kept away from household pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hosta 'frances williams'?

Hosta is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; saponins in the leaves and roots cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression if ingested. All hosta species and cultivars should be kept away from household 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 'frances williams'.

What should I do if my cat ate hosta 'frances williams'?

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 'frances williams' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hosta 'Frances Williams' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hosta 'frances williams' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hosta 'frances williams'?

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 'frances williams' pet-safety