
Is Aloe poisonous to dogs and cats?
Aloe is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. The leaves are the poisonous part of Aloe.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Call a vet today
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give your pet any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Aloe is listed as a problem for cats and dogs.[1]
- Scientific name
- Aloe
- Poisonous parts
- leaves
What the experts say
“Problems: Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses”
If your pet is struggling to breathe, has collapsed, is having a seizure or can't stand up: go to the nearest vet now.
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Common questions
Which part of Aloe is poisonous?
The leaves are the poisonous part of Aloe.
Is Aloe dangerous for cats too?
Yes. Aloe is poisonous to cats.
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages
