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Is Tassel Grape Hyacinth toxic to cats?

Muscari comosum

Toxic to cats

Yes — tassel 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. Muscari species are listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses by the ASPCA, with no toxic principles identified. The bulbs of Muscari comosum have a long history of human consumption (as lampascioni in Italian cuisine), further supporting their low-toxicity status. Ingestion of large quantities may cause mild GI upset due to bitter saponin-like compounds, but no serious toxicity is expected in pets.

What to do if your cat ate tassel grape hyacinth

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

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

Is tassel grape hyacinth toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tassel grape hyacinth toxic to cats?

Yes — tassel 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. Muscari species are listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses by the ASPCA, with no toxic principles identified. The bulbs of Muscari comosum have a long history of human consumption (as lampascioni in Italian cuisine), further supporting their low-toxicity status. Ingestion of large quantities may cause mild GI upset due to bitter saponin-like compounds, but no serious toxicity is expected in pets.

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

The ASPCA classifies Muscari as toxic to cats and dogs. Muscari species are listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses by the ASPCA, with no toxic principles identified. The bulbs of Muscari comosum have a long history of human consumption (as lampascioni in Italian cuisine), further supporting their low-toxicity status. Ingestion of large quantities may cause mild GI upset due to bitter saponin-like compounds, but no serious toxicity is expected in pets. 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 tassel grape hyacinth.

What should I do if my cat ate tassel 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 tassel grape hyacinth toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tassel 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 tassel grape hyacinth pet-safety