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Is Hosta 'Something Different' toxic to cats?

Hosta 'Something Different'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hosta 'something different' 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 contains saponins throughout all plant parts and is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep all hosta cultivars away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate hosta 'something different'

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

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

Is hosta 'something different' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hosta 'something different' toxic to cats?

Yes — hosta 'something different' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hosta contains saponins throughout all plant parts and is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep all hosta cultivars away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hosta 'something different'?

Hosta contains saponins throughout all plant parts and is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep all hosta cultivars 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 'something different'.

What should I do if my cat ate hosta 'something different'?

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 'something different' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hosta 'Something Different' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hosta 'something different' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hosta 'something different'?

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 'something different' pet-safety