Is Aloe Vera Toxic to Pets?
Yes — aloe vera is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — aloe vera is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — aloe vera is mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Aloe vera
- Toxic compound
- Saponins and anthraquinones
- Toxic parts
- Leaves (the latex just under the skin)
- Also known as
- aloe, medicine plant
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
What to do
If your cat ate aloe vera
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate aloe vera
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate aloe vera
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
The clear inner gel is fairly benign, but the yellow latex in the leaf causes vomiting and diarrhea. Keep potted aloe out of reach.
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Frequently asked questions
Is aloe vera toxic to cats?
Yes — aloe vera is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is aloe vera toxic to dogs?
Yes — aloe vera is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is aloe vera toxic to horses?
Yes — aloe vera is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of aloe vera are toxic?
Leaves (the latex just under the skin).
What makes aloe vera toxic?
Saponins and anthraquinones.
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