What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much aloe vera plants was eaten and your pet's weight, and keep any packaging or leftovers. Do not induce vomiting unless your vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Lethargy and weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Severe: tremors, breathing trouble, collapse
If your pet shows vomiting, lethargy or any unusual behaviour after eating aloe vera plants, go to the nearest emergency vet immediately.
Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.
Other foods that are toxic or dangerous
The full A–Z food list groups every food by verdict for each species.
Frequently asked questions
Can cats eat aloe vera plants?
NO — do not feed. Aloe vera leaves contain aloin and anthraquinones that are toxic to dogs and cats. The latex (outer leaf) can irritate the gastrointestinal tract, leading to vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dark urine. No part of the plant should be offered to pets.
What if my cat already ate aloe vera plants?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of aloe vera plants eaten and your cat's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If aloe vera plants was eaten and you then see vomiting, lethargy, tremors or breathing changes, go straight to the nearest emergency clinic.
Is there a safe amount of aloe vera plants for cats?
There is no accepted safe dose of aloe vera plants for cats; it is classed as toxic or dangerous, and reactions vary with the individual animal, so it is not something to feed at any amount.
How often can cats have aloe vera plants?
aloe vera plants is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than aloe vera plants for cats?
Pick from the safe list instead — Radicchio or Lamb carry none of the risk that aloe vera plants does, and they work better as an everyday treat.