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Are Hosta Plants Dangerous to Dogs If Ingested?

April 26, 2017dangerous hosta ingested plants

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Are Hosta Plants Dangerous to Dogs If Ingested?

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Hostas, shade-loving plants that many people have in their gardens, are dangerous to dogs if ingested. The toxicity comes from saponins, a glucoside, in the plant. A dog that eats hosta plants may experience vomiting, diarrhea and depression.