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Is Tokudama Flavocircinalis Hosta toxic to cats?

Hosta tokudama 'Flavocircinalis'

Toxic to cats

Yes — tokudama flavocircinalis 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 (Plantain Lily) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Site away from pets and seek veterinary advice if a pet eats any part of the plant.

What to do if your cat ate tokudama flavocircinalis hosta

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

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

Is tokudama flavocircinalis hosta toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tokudama flavocircinalis hosta toxic to cats?

Yes — tokudama flavocircinalis 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 (Plantain Lily) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Site away from pets and seek veterinary advice if a pet eats any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tokudama flavocircinalis hosta?

The ASPCA lists Hosta (Plantain Lily) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Site away from pets and seek veterinary advice if a pet eats any part of the plant. 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 tokudama flavocircinalis hosta.

What should I do if my cat ate tokudama flavocircinalis 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 tokudama flavocircinalis hosta toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tokudama Flavocircinalis Hosta is toxic to dogs as well. See the full tokudama flavocircinalis hosta pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tokudama flavocircinalis 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 tokudama flavocircinalis hosta pet-safety