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Is Wide-leaved Grape Hyacinth toxic to cats?

Muscari latifolium

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wide-leaved 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. Like all Muscari species, M. latifolium contains steroidal saponins that cause gastrointestinal irritation in dogs and cats. ASPCA lists the Muscari genus as toxic. Bulbs are the most concentrated source. Keep pets and children from eating any part of the plant.

What to do if your cat ate wide-leaved grape hyacinth

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

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

Is wide-leaved grape hyacinth toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is wide-leaved grape hyacinth toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wide-leaved 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. Like all Muscari species, M. latifolium contains steroidal saponins that cause gastrointestinal irritation in dogs and cats. ASPCA lists the Muscari genus as toxic. Bulbs are the most concentrated source. Keep pets and children from eating any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats wide-leaved grape hyacinth?

Like all Muscari species, M. latifolium contains steroidal saponins that cause gastrointestinal irritation in dogs and cats. ASPCA lists the Muscari genus as toxic. Bulbs are the most concentrated source. Keep pets and children from eating 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 wide-leaved grape hyacinth.

What should I do if my cat ate wide-leaved 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 wide-leaved grape hyacinth toxic to dogs too?

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

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