Gladiola

Yes, gladiolus is toxic to cats. All parts of the plant are harmful if ingested, with the corm (bulb) considered the most dangerous portion.

Signs include salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Drooling and vomiting are the most common early signs, and severity tends to scale with how much corm tissue was eaten. Symptoms typically appear within hours of ingestion.

Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or your veterinarian immediately. Seek care right away if your cat chewed on a corm rather than just a leaf, if vomiting or drooling persists for more than a couple of hours, or if your cat refuses food.

Yes, the corm (bulb) is the most toxic part of the gladiolus plant. While all parts can cause gastrointestinal distress, severity is specifically noted to scale with how much corm tissue was consumed.

Yes, gladiolus is toxic to dogs. All parts of the plant can cause harm if ingested, with the corm (bulb) being the most dangerous part. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog eats any portion of a gladiolus.

The most common signs are drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and general malaise. If your dog ate the corm (bulb) specifically, also watch for weakness or an irregular heartbeat, which are more serious symptoms. GI signs typically begin within a few hours of ingestion.

Call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 right away — bulb ingestion warrants immediate contact. Bulb ingestion is the highest-risk scenario and should not be managed with a wait-and-see approach.

All parts of the gladiolus plant are considered harmful to dogs, not just the bulb. That said, the corm (bulb) is identified as the most toxic part — if you know your dog chewed a flower or leaf rather than dug up a bulb, call your vet and watch closely for vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Bulb ingestion warrants the most urgent response.