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Is Hosta 'Wide Brim' toxic to cats?

Hosta 'Wide Brim'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hosta 'wide brim' 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. ASPCA lists Hosta spp. as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Saponin glycosides in all plant parts cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy upon ingestion. Keep pets away.

What to do if your cat ate hosta 'wide brim'

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

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

Is hosta 'wide brim' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hosta 'wide brim' toxic to cats?

Yes — hosta 'wide brim' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hosta spp. as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Saponin glycosides in all plant parts cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy upon ingestion. Keep pets away.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hosta 'wide brim'?

ASPCA lists Hosta spp. as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Saponin glycosides in all plant parts cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy upon ingestion. Keep pets away. 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 'wide brim'.

What should I do if my cat ate hosta 'wide brim'?

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 'wide brim' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hosta 'Wide Brim' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hosta 'wide brim' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hosta 'wide brim'?

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 'wide brim' pet-safety