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Is Butterfly Gladiolus toxic to cats?

Gladiolus papilio

Toxic to cats

Yes — butterfly gladiolus is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Gladiolus papilio is listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (ASPCA). All parts, especially the corms, contain compounds causing vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhea if ingested. Keep pets away from all plant parts and stored corms.

What to do if your cat ate butterfly gladiolus

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move butterfly gladiolus 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 butterfly gladiolus to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is butterfly gladiolus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is butterfly gladiolus toxic to cats?

Yes — butterfly gladiolus is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Gladiolus papilio is listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (ASPCA). All parts, especially the corms, contain compounds causing vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhea if ingested. Keep pets away from all plant parts and stored corms.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats butterfly gladiolus?

Gladiolus papilio is listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (ASPCA). All parts, especially the corms, contain compounds causing vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhea if ingested. Keep pets away from all plant parts and stored corms. 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 cat has had access to butterfly gladiolus.

What should I do if my cat ate butterfly gladiolus?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat'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 butterfly gladiolus toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Butterfly Gladiolus is toxic to dogs as well. See the full butterfly gladiolus pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to butterfly gladiolus?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full butterfly gladiolus pet-safety