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Is White Magic Grape Hyacinth toxic to cats?

Muscari aucheri

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white magic grape hyacinth as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Muscari aucheri contains steroidal saponins as with other grape hyacinths. ASPCA lists the Muscari genus as toxic to dogs and cats, with bulbs containing the highest concentration. Symptoms of ingestion include drooling, vomiting, and gastrointestinal irritation.

What to do if your cat ate white magic grape hyacinth

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

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

Is white magic grape hyacinth toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white magic grape hyacinth toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white magic grape hyacinth as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Muscari aucheri contains steroidal saponins as with other grape hyacinths. ASPCA lists the Muscari genus as toxic to dogs and cats, with bulbs containing the highest concentration. Symptoms of ingestion include drooling, vomiting, and gastrointestinal irritation.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white magic grape hyacinth?

Muscari aucheri contains steroidal saponins as with other grape hyacinths. ASPCA lists the Muscari genus as toxic to dogs and cats, with bulbs containing the highest concentration. Symptoms of ingestion include drooling, vomiting, and gastrointestinal irritation. 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 white magic grape hyacinth.

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

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

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