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Is Aloe Comosa toxic to cats?

Aloe comosa

Toxic to cats

Yes — aloe comosa is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA classifies all Aloe species as toxic to cats and dogs. Saponins and anthraquinones in the leaf latex can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and anorexia when chewed. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate aloe comosa

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move aloe comosa out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of aloe comosa to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten aloe comosa, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is aloe comosa toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aloe comosa toxic to cats?

Yes — aloe comosa is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA classifies all Aloe species as toxic to cats and dogs. Saponins and anthraquinones in the leaf latex can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and anorexia when chewed. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aloe comosa?

The ASPCA classifies all Aloe species as toxic to cats and dogs. Saponins and anthraquinones in the leaf latex can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and anorexia when chewed. Keep away from pets. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to aloe comosa.

What should I do if my cat ate aloe comosa?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is aloe comosa toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Aloe Comosa is toxic to dogs as well. See the full aloe comosa pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to aloe comosa?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full aloe comosa pet-safety