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Is Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' toxic to cats?

Humulus lupulus 'Aureus'

Toxic to cats

Yes — humulus lupulus 'aureus' 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. As a cultivar of Humulus lupulus, golden hops carries the same hazard the ASPCA records for hops: toxic to dogs, where ingestion can cause a malignant hyperthermia-like crisis with severe hyperthermia, panting, vomiting, agitation, tremors, seizures and death. Keep plant material and any spent hops away from dogs and seek veterinary or ASPCA Poison Control help immediately if eaten.

What to do if your cat ate humulus lupulus 'aureus'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move humulus lupulus 'aureus' 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 humulus lupulus 'aureus' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is humulus lupulus 'aureus' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is humulus lupulus 'aureus' toxic to cats?

Yes — humulus lupulus 'aureus' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a cultivar of Humulus lupulus, golden hops carries the same hazard the ASPCA records for hops: toxic to dogs, where ingestion can cause a malignant hyperthermia-like crisis with severe hyperthermia, panting, vomiting, agitation, tremors, seizures and death. Keep plant material and any spent hops away from dogs and seek veterinary or ASPCA Poison Control help immediately if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats humulus lupulus 'aureus'?

As a cultivar of Humulus lupulus, golden hops carries the same hazard the ASPCA records for hops: toxic to dogs, where ingestion can cause a malignant hyperthermia-like crisis with severe hyperthermia, panting, vomiting, agitation, tremors, seizures and death. Keep plant material and any spent hops away from dogs and seek veterinary or ASPCA Poison Control help immediately if eaten. 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 humulus lupulus 'aureus'.

What should I do if my cat ate humulus lupulus 'aureus'?

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 humulus lupulus 'aureus' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full humulus lupulus 'aureus' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to humulus lupulus 'aureus'?

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 humulus lupulus 'aureus' pet-safety