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Is Oxford and Cambridge Grape Hyacinth toxic to cats?

Muscari aucheri

Toxic to cats

Yes — oxford and cambridge 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. The ASPCA classifies Muscari as toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum, the type genus species) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with no toxic principles identified. Muscari aucheri is in the same genus with the same toxicological profile. Large ingestions may cause mild, self-limiting GI upset in pets, but no serious toxicity is expected.

What to do if your cat ate oxford and cambridge grape hyacinth

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

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

Is oxford and cambridge grape hyacinth toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is oxford and cambridge grape hyacinth toxic to cats?

Yes — oxford and cambridge grape hyacinth is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA classifies Muscari as toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum, the type genus species) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with no toxic principles identified. Muscari aucheri is in the same genus with the same toxicological profile. Large ingestions may cause mild, self-limiting GI upset in pets, but no serious toxicity is expected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats oxford and cambridge grape hyacinth?

The ASPCA classifies Muscari as toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum, the type genus species) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with no toxic principles identified. Muscari aucheri is in the same genus with the same toxicological profile. Large ingestions may cause mild, self-limiting GI upset in pets, but no serious toxicity is expected. 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 oxford and cambridge grape hyacinth.

What should I do if my cat ate oxford and cambridge 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 oxford and cambridge grape hyacinth toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to oxford and cambridge 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 oxford and cambridge grape hyacinth pet-safety