Are hostas toxic to dogs?

Some plants appear to be perfectly innocent and peaceful from the exterior, while they actually are a big hazard to household pets. Hostas, also known as plantain lilies, are just one such example. The plants, which are appreciated for their vivid leaves, are poisonous to cats, dogs and horses. read more

Hostas are a garden favorite for shady areas; they make a lush display of greenery. But any part of the hosta plant -- leaves, flowers and roots -- can cause misery or worse to a dog if he eats or even chews on it. read more

Hosta poisoning in dogs occurs when dogs ingest the hosta plant, which contains saponins that are toxic to dogs and are harmful if ingested or if they come into contact with the skin. read more

Provide all the medical details of your pet to the vet. The poisonous chemical in these plants, saponin, can lead to formation of gas in dogs and cause nausea. The other symptoms of hosta leaves ingestion are vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite as well as locomotor problems. read more