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Is Aloe vera Poisonous

September 11, 2024 2 min read
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Aloe vera contains aloin, which can cause severe digestive and skin irritations in sensitive people.
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Symptoms in cats from eating aloe vera can appear days later, including vomiting, lethargy, and depression.
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Dogs ingesting aloe vera may experience tremors, diarrhea, and urine color changes but typically recover quickly.
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Is Aloe vera toxic to humans?

Aloe vera, like many Aloe plants, contains aloin, a minor skin irritant in sensitive people, as well as a digestive irritant that can have severe effects, especially in elderly people. The toxin is found in the plant's latex. Ingesting, especially a large dose can cause digestive upset, diarrhea, cramping, vomiting, and possibly liver damage in humans. Chronic poisoning can lead to electrolyte imbalance, and kidney and liver damage. Skin contact can lead to irritation and/or accidental ingestion. Wash hands after handling. Keep this plant out of reach of children and cognitively impaired people.

Is Aloe vera toxic to cat?

Although useful to humans, aloe vera (Aloe vera) is moderately toxic to cats when eaten, due to the saponins contained in the juicy stems. Symptoms may not appear for hours or even days after consumption and include vomiting, lethargy, and depression. Veterinary care is highly advised, as fatalities have been known.

Is Aloe vera toxic to dog?

Aloe vera's level of toxicity is mild to moderate for dogs when ingested. If your dog ingests any part of this plant, symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, depression, tremors, and change in urine color. These symptoms typically only last a short time and the dog almost always fully recovers.
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The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.
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