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Is Gladiolus 'Purple Flora' toxic to cats?

Gladiolus 'Purple Flora'

Toxic to cats

Yes — gladiolus 'purple flora' 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 Gladiola (Gladiolus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses, with toxins most concentrated in the corms. Ingestion causes salivation, drooling, vomiting, lethargy and diarrhoea. Keep corms and cut flowers away from pets and seek veterinary advice if any is eaten.

What to do if your cat ate gladiolus 'purple flora'

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

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

Is gladiolus 'purple flora' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is gladiolus 'purple flora' toxic to cats?

Yes — gladiolus 'purple flora' 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 Gladiola (Gladiolus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses, with toxins most concentrated in the corms. Ingestion causes salivation, drooling, vomiting, lethargy and diarrhoea. Keep corms and cut flowers away from pets and seek veterinary advice if any is eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats gladiolus 'purple flora'?

The ASPCA lists Gladiola (Gladiolus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses, with toxins most concentrated in the corms. Ingestion causes salivation, drooling, vomiting, lethargy and diarrhoea. Keep corms and cut flowers away from pets and seek veterinary advice if any is eaten. 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 gladiolus 'purple flora'.

What should I do if my cat ate gladiolus 'purple flora'?

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 gladiolus 'purple flora' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to gladiolus 'purple flora'?

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 gladiolus 'purple flora' pet-safety