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Is Aloe Descoingsii toxic to cats?

Aloe descoingsii

Toxic to cats

Yes — aloe descoingsii 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 lists Aloe as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaf latex contains saponins and anthraquinones that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and anorexia if ingested, even from this miniature species.

What to do if your cat ate aloe descoingsii

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move aloe descoingsii 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 descoingsii to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is aloe descoingsii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aloe descoingsii toxic to cats?

Yes — aloe descoingsii is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaf latex contains saponins and anthraquinones that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and anorexia if ingested, even from this miniature species.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aloe descoingsii?

The ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaf latex contains saponins and anthraquinones that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and anorexia if ingested, even from this miniature species. 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 descoingsii.

What should I do if my cat ate aloe descoingsii?

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 descoingsii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to aloe descoingsii?

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 descoingsii pet-safety