Are Hops Toxic to Pets?
Yes — hops are toxic to cats. Yes — hops are toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Humulus lupulus
- Toxic compound
- Unknown
- Toxic parts
- Fresh and spent hops (home brewing)
- Also known as
- home brew hops, spent hops
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate hops
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate hops
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Hops can trigger a dangerous spike in body temperature in dogs. Some breeds such as greyhounds and retrievers seem more prone.
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Frequently asked questions
Are hops toxic to cats?
Yes — hops are toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Are hops toxic to dogs?
Yes — hops are toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of hops are toxic?
Fresh and spent hops (home brewing).
What makes hops toxic?
Unknown.
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