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Is Waterfall Gladiolus toxic to cats?

Gladiolus cardinalis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists waterfall gladiolus as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Gladiolus species are listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion of corms or plant material may cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting, lethargy, and drooling. The corm is the most toxic part. Contact a vet if significant ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate waterfall gladiolus

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

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

Is waterfall gladiolus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is waterfall gladiolus toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists waterfall gladiolus as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Gladiolus species are listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion of corms or plant material may cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting, lethargy, and drooling. The corm is the most toxic part. Contact a vet if significant ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats waterfall gladiolus?

Gladiolus species are listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion of corms or plant material may cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting, lethargy, and drooling. The corm is the most toxic part. Contact a vet if significant ingestion occurs. 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 waterfall gladiolus.

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

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

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