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Is 'Music' Hardneck Garlic toxic to cats?

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'Music'

Toxic to cats

Yes — 'music' hardneck garlic 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. Garlic (Allium sativum), this cultivar's species, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, and is considered more potent than onion by weight. The toxic principle is N-propyl disulfide, causing oxidative red-blood-cell damage and Heinz-body haemolytic anaemia. Signs include vomiting, weakness, rapid heart rate, panting, and blood in the urine; all forms are dangerous.

What to do if your cat ate 'music' hardneck garlic

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move 'music' hardneck garlic 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 'music' hardneck garlic to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is 'music' hardneck garlic toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is 'music' hardneck garlic toxic to cats?

Yes — 'music' hardneck garlic is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Garlic (Allium sativum), this cultivar's species, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, and is considered more potent than onion by weight. The toxic principle is N-propyl disulfide, causing oxidative red-blood-cell damage and Heinz-body haemolytic anaemia. Signs include vomiting, weakness, rapid heart rate, panting, and blood in the urine; all forms are dangerous.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats 'music' hardneck garlic?

Garlic (Allium sativum), this cultivar's species, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, and is considered more potent than onion by weight. The toxic principle is N-propyl disulfide, causing oxidative red-blood-cell damage and Heinz-body haemolytic anaemia. Signs include vomiting, weakness, rapid heart rate, panting, and blood in the urine; all forms are dangerous. 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 'music' hardneck garlic.

What should I do if my cat ate 'music' hardneck garlic?

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 'music' hardneck garlic toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: 'Music' Hardneck Garlic is toxic to dogs as well. See the full 'music' hardneck garlic pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to 'music' hardneck garlic?

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 'music' hardneck garlic pet-safety