Is Grape Hyacinth toxic to cats?
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): both ASPCA entries for this scientific name list the plant as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
- WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
- CALL THE VETSee a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
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FAQ
Is Grape Hyacinth safe for cats?
Yes, for Muscari armeniacum: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Grape Hyacinth entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The ASPCA Muscari Armeniacum entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats".
Is Grape Hyacinth the same plant as a hyacinth or a lily?
No. Both ASPCA entries on this page give the scientific name Muscari armeniacum. The Grape Hyacinth entry lists family Liliaceae. The Muscari Armeniacum entry lists family Hyacinthaceae. Hyacinth is Hyacinthus orientalis. Lily is a separate record. Those pages are not this verdict. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Does either Grape Hyacinth entry name a toxin?
The toxic-principles field on both entries reads "Non-toxic". That word is not stored here as a toxin. The Grape Hyacinth entry lists horses as well as cats and dogs. The Muscari Armeniacum entry lists cats and dogs and does not list horses.
Is Grape Hyacinth safe for dogs?
Yes, for Muscari armeniacum: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Grape Hyacinth entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The ASPCA Muscari Armeniacum entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats".