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Is Hosta 'Something Different' toxic to dogs?

Hosta 'Something Different'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — hosta 'something different' 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 contains saponins throughout all plant parts and is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep all hosta cultivars away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate hosta 'something different'

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

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

Is hosta 'something different' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hosta 'something different' toxic to dogs?

Yes — hosta 'something different' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hosta contains saponins throughout all plant parts and is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep all hosta cultivars away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hosta 'something different'?

Hosta contains saponins throughout all plant parts and is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep all hosta cultivars 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 'something different'.

What should I do if my dog ate hosta 'something different'?

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 'something different' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hosta 'Something Different' is toxic to cats as well. See the full hosta 'something different' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hosta 'something different'?

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 'something different' pet-safety