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Is Hosta 'Praying Hands' toxic to dogs?

Hosta 'Praying Hands'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — hosta 'praying hands' 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. Hosta is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; saponins cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhoea. All parts are toxic and should be kept away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate hosta 'praying hands'

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

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

Is hosta 'praying hands' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hosta 'praying hands' toxic to dogs?

Yes — hosta 'praying hands' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hosta is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; saponins cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhoea. All parts are toxic and should be kept away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hosta 'praying hands'?

Hosta is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; saponins cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhoea. All parts are toxic and should be kept away from pets. 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 hosta 'praying hands'.

What should I do if my dog ate hosta 'praying hands'?

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 hosta 'praying hands' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hosta 'Praying Hands' is toxic to cats as well. See the full hosta 'praying hands' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hosta 'praying hands'?

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 hosta 'praying hands' pet-safety