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Is Byzantine Gladiolus toxic to cats?

Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus

Toxic to cats

Yes — byzantine 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. The ASPCA lists Gladiolus species as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The specific toxic compound is unknown, but ingestion — particularly of the corms — causes salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhoea. The corms contain the highest concentration of the toxic compound. Keep pets away from plants and especially from corms at planting or lifting time.

What to do if your cat ate byzantine gladiolus

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

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

Is byzantine gladiolus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is byzantine gladiolus toxic to cats?

Yes — byzantine gladiolus is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Gladiolus species as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The specific toxic compound is unknown, but ingestion — particularly of the corms — causes salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhoea. The corms contain the highest concentration of the toxic compound. Keep pets away from plants and especially from corms at planting or lifting time.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats byzantine gladiolus?

The ASPCA lists Gladiolus species as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The specific toxic compound is unknown, but ingestion — particularly of the corms — causes salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhoea. The corms contain the highest concentration of the toxic compound. Keep pets away from plants and especially from corms at planting or lifting time. 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 byzantine gladiolus.

What should I do if my cat ate byzantine 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 byzantine gladiolus toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to byzantine 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 byzantine gladiolus pet-safety