Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Hosta 'Pineapple Upside Down Cake' toxic to cats?

Hosta 'Pineapple Upside Down Cake'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hosta 'pineapple upside down cake' 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 plants contain saponins throughout all parts and are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. The large leaf mass of this cultivar makes it particularly important to site away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate hosta 'pineapple upside down cake'

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

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

Is hosta 'pineapple upside down cake' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hosta 'pineapple upside down cake' toxic to cats?

Yes — hosta 'pineapple upside down cake' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hosta plants contain saponins throughout all parts and are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. The large leaf mass of this cultivar makes it particularly important to site away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hosta 'pineapple upside down cake'?

Hosta plants contain saponins throughout all parts and are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. The large leaf mass of this cultivar makes it particularly important to site away from 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 'pineapple upside down cake'.

What should I do if my cat ate hosta 'pineapple upside down cake'?

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 'pineapple upside down cake' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hosta 'Pineapple Upside Down Cake' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hosta 'pineapple upside down cake' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hosta 'pineapple upside down cake'?

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 'pineapple upside down cake' pet-safety