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Is Field Gladiolus toxic to cats?

Gladiolus italicus

Toxic to cats

Yes — field 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. As a member of the genus Gladiolus, G. italicus is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (ASPCA). All parts — especially the corms — contain compounds that cause vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and gastrointestinal distress upon ingestion.

What to do if your cat ate field gladiolus

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

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

Is field gladiolus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is field gladiolus toxic to cats?

Yes — field gladiolus is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of the genus Gladiolus, G. italicus is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (ASPCA). All parts — especially the corms — contain compounds that cause vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and gastrointestinal distress upon ingestion.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats field gladiolus?

As a member of the genus Gladiolus, G. italicus is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (ASPCA). All parts — especially the corms — contain compounds that cause vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and gastrointestinal distress upon ingestion. 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 field gladiolus.

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

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

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