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Is Paul's Glory Hosta toxic to cats?

Hosta 'Paul's Glory'

Toxic to cats

Yes — paul's glory hosta 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 lists Hosta as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep pets from chewing the leaves and dispose of divisions safely.

What to do if your cat ate paul's glory hosta

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

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

Is paul's glory hosta toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is paul's glory hosta toxic to cats?

Yes — paul's glory hosta is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Hosta as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep pets from chewing the leaves and dispose of divisions safely.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats paul's glory hosta?

The ASPCA lists Hosta as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep pets from chewing the leaves and dispose of divisions safely. 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 paul's glory hosta.

What should I do if my cat ate paul's glory hosta?

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 paul's glory hosta toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Paul's Glory Hosta is toxic to dogs as well. See the full paul's glory hosta pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to paul's glory hosta?

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 paul's glory hosta pet-safety