Plants / Aloe Vera / cats

Is aloe vera toxic to cats?

Aloe vera is toxic to cats (S2 Irritant): its saponins and anthraquinones act as purgatives, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy — though the inner gel itself is considered edible.

  • TOXINsaponins, anthraquinones (anthraquinone glycosides)
  • WHAT TO EXPECTvomiting; diarrhea; lethargy
  • CALL THE VETCall your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, or if your cat becomes markedly lethargic or stops drinking.
S0S1S2S3S4

Symptoms

SIGN
vomiting
diarrhea
lethargy

If your cat just ate it

S2 PROTOCOL
1
Remove chewed leaves and move the plant out of reach. Offer fresh water and let the stomach settle; withhold treats until vomiting stops.
2
When to call the vet: Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, or if your cat becomes markedly lethargic or stops drinking.

Safe swaps, graded S0

Graded S0 for cats. Same-shape matches are coming as the index grows.

Areca Palm

Dypsis lutescens
S0 · SAFEfloor

Orchid

Phalaenopsis spp.
S0 · SAFEtabletop

Rose

Rosa spp.
S0 · SAFEtabletop

Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 14–21 days
Humiditylow
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