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Is Fragrant Hosta 'Guacamole' toxic to dogs?

Hosta 'Guacamole'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — fragrant hosta 'guacamole' 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. ASPCA lists Hosta (Plantain Lily) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principles are saponins; ingestion typically causes vomiting, diarrhoea and depression. Keep pets from grazing the foliage.

What to do if your dog ate fragrant hosta 'guacamole'

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move fragrant hosta 'guacamole' 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of fragrant hosta 'guacamole' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten fragrant hosta 'guacamole', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is fragrant hosta 'guacamole' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is fragrant hosta 'guacamole' toxic to dogs?

Yes — fragrant hosta 'guacamole' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hosta (Plantain Lily) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principles are saponins; ingestion typically causes vomiting, diarrhoea and depression. Keep pets from grazing the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats fragrant hosta 'guacamole'?

ASPCA lists Hosta (Plantain Lily) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principles are saponins; ingestion typically causes vomiting, diarrhoea and depression. Keep pets from grazing the foliage. 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 fragrant hosta 'guacamole'.

What should I do if my dog ate fragrant hosta 'guacamole'?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is fragrant hosta 'guacamole' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Fragrant Hosta 'Guacamole' is toxic to cats as well. See the full fragrant hosta 'guacamole' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to fragrant hosta 'guacamole'?

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.

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your dog.

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