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Is Field Gladiolus toxic to dogs?

Gladiolus italicus

Toxic to dogs

Yes — field 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. 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 dog ate field gladiolus

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog'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 dog 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 dogs? — FAQ

Is field gladiolus toxic to dogs?

Yes — field gladiolus is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog 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 dog 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 dog has had access to field gladiolus.

What should I do if my dog ate field 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 field gladiolus toxic to cats too?

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

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