What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much aloe 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, 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?
NO — do not feed. Aloe leaves contain aloin and anthraquinones that are toxic to both dogs and cats. The latex (outer leaf) is especially irritating; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dark urine. Do not allow any part of the plant to be eaten.
What if my cat already ate aloe?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of aloe eaten and your cat's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If aloe 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 for cats?
There is no accepted safe dose of aloe 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?
aloe is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than aloe for cats?
Pick from the safe list instead — Lettuce or Okra carry none of the risk that aloe does, and they work better as an everyday treat.