Is Sword Lily toxic to cats?
Sword Lily (Gladiolus spp.) is toxic to cats (S2 Irritant): the ASPCA lists salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhea, with the highest concentration in the corms, and Pet Poison Helpline reports gastrointestinal distress, excessive drooling, and unsteady gait with large ingestions, with more severe signs from the bulb than from other parts.
- TOXINnot specified by the source
- WHAT TO EXPECTSalivation; vomiting; drooling
- CALL THE VETContact your vet if signs persist or worsen after Sword Lily exposure. Pet Poison Helpline reports unsteady gait with large ingestions.
Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| Salivation |
| vomiting |
| drooling |
| lethargy |
| diarrhea |
| gastrointestinal distress |
| excessive drooling |
| unsteady gait (reported with large ingestions) |
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FAQ
Is Sword Lily toxic to cats?
Yes, for Gladiolus spp.: S2 Irritant. The ASPCA's Gladiola entry lists "Salivation, vomiting, drooling,lethargy, diarrhea. Highest concentration in corms (bulbs)." Pet Poison Helpline says "lethargy and unsteady gait are reported with large ingestions" and "Clinical signs are more severe with gladiolus bulb ingestion than ingestion of other parts of this plant." Move Sword Lily out of your cat's reach and contact your vet if signs persist or worsen.
Which plant does this Sword Lily verdict cover?
Gladiolus spp., as Pet Poison Helpline writes it. The ASPCA's Gladiola entry gives the scientific name "Gladiolus species". Both wordings are genus-level. This verdict follows those two entries. Plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Verdapaw's lily record gives the scientific name Lilium spp. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Which name does Pet Poison Helpline pair with Sword Lily?
Pet Poison Helpline's Gladiolas entry gives the scientific name "Gladiolus spp." and lists "Gladiola, Sword Lily" as alternate names. The ASPCA's Gladiola entry gives "Gladiolus species" and puts "Many cultivars" in Additional Common Names. This page follows those entries.
Is Sword Lily toxic to dogs?
Yes, for Gladiolus spp.: S2 Irritant. The ASPCA's Gladiola entry lists "Salivation, vomiting, drooling,lethargy, diarrhea. Highest concentration in corms (bulbs)." Pet Poison Helpline says "lethargy and unsteady gait are reported with large ingestions" and "Clinical signs are more severe with gladiolus bulb ingestion than ingestion of other parts of this plant." Move Sword Lily out of your dog's reach and contact your vet if signs persist or worsen.