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Is Common Gladiolus toxic to dogs?

Gladiolus communis

Toxic to dogs

Yes — common gladiolus is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists Gladiolus species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The corms (bulb-like organs) are the most toxic part. Ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhoea. Symptoms are generally not life-threatening but warrant veterinary attention. Keep corms stored well out of reach of pets.

What to do if your dog ate common gladiolus

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

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

Is common gladiolus toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is common gladiolus toxic to dogs?

Yes — common gladiolus is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Gladiolus species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The corms (bulb-like organs) are the most toxic part. Ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhoea. Symptoms are generally not life-threatening but warrant veterinary attention. Keep corms stored well out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats common gladiolus?

ASPCA lists Gladiolus species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The corms (bulb-like organs) are the most toxic part. Ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhoea. Symptoms are generally not life-threatening but warrant veterinary attention. Keep corms stored well out of reach of pets. 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 dog has had access to common gladiolus.

What should I do if my dog ate common gladiolus?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 common gladiolus toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to common gladiolus?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full common gladiolus pet-safety