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Is Parrot Gladiolus toxic to cats?

Gladiolus dalenii

Toxic to cats

Yes — parrot 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. All parts of Gladiolus are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses according to the ASPCA. The corms are the most concentrated source of toxic compounds; ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhea. Contact with sap may irritate skin.

What to do if your cat ate parrot gladiolus

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

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

Is parrot gladiolus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is parrot gladiolus toxic to cats?

Yes — parrot gladiolus is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Gladiolus are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses according to the ASPCA. The corms are the most concentrated source of toxic compounds; ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhea. Contact with sap may irritate skin.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats parrot gladiolus?

All parts of Gladiolus are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses according to the ASPCA. The corms are the most concentrated source of toxic compounds; ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhea. Contact with sap may irritate skin. 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 parrot gladiolus.

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

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

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