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Is Small Grape Hyacinth toxic to cats?

Muscari botryoides

Toxic to cats

Yes — small grape hyacinth 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. Muscari (grape hyacinth) species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal signs including vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. The bulbs contain the highest concentration of irritant compounds. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate small grape hyacinth

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move small grape hyacinth 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 small grape hyacinth to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is small grape hyacinth toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is small grape hyacinth toxic to cats?

Yes — small grape hyacinth is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Muscari (grape hyacinth) species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal signs including vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. The bulbs contain the highest concentration of irritant compounds. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats small grape hyacinth?

Muscari (grape hyacinth) species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal signs including vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. The bulbs contain the highest concentration of irritant compounds. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected. 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 small grape hyacinth.

What should I do if my cat ate small grape hyacinth?

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 small grape hyacinth toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Small Grape Hyacinth is toxic to dogs as well. See the full small grape hyacinth pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to small grape hyacinth?

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 small grape hyacinth pet-safety