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Is Wide Brim Hosta toxic to dogs?

Hosta 'Wide Brim'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — wide brim 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 (Plantain Lily) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Site away from pets and consult a vet if a pet ingests any part.

What to do if your dog ate wide brim hosta

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

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

Is wide brim hosta toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is wide brim hosta toxic to dogs?

Yes — wide brim 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 (Plantain Lily) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Site away from pets and consult a vet if a pet ingests any part.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats wide brim hosta?

The ASPCA lists Hosta (Plantain Lily) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Site away from pets and consult a vet if a pet ingests any part. 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 wide brim hosta.

What should I do if my dog ate wide brim 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 wide brim hosta toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wide Brim Hosta is toxic to cats as well. See the full wide brim hosta pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to wide brim 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 wide brim hosta pet-safety