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Is Blue Mouse Ears Hosta toxic to dogs?

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — blue mouse ears hosta is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog 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 dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principle is saponins. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression. Keep pets from grazing the leaves, and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if a significant amount is eaten.

What to do if your dog ate blue mouse ears hosta

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move blue mouse ears 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 blue mouse ears hosta to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is blue mouse ears hosta toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is blue mouse ears hosta toxic to dogs?

Yes — blue mouse ears hosta is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Hosta as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principle is saponins. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression. Keep pets from grazing the leaves, and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if a significant amount is eaten.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats blue mouse ears hosta?

The ASPCA lists Hosta as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principle is saponins. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression. Keep pets from grazing the leaves, and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if a significant amount is eaten. 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 dog has had access to blue mouse ears hosta.

What should I do if my dog ate blue mouse ears hosta?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 blue mouse ears hosta toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Mouse Ears Hosta is toxic to cats as well. See the full blue mouse ears hosta pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to blue mouse ears hosta?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full blue mouse ears hosta pet-safety