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Is Aloe Dorotheae toxic to cats?

Aloe dorotheae

Toxic to cats

Yes — aloe dorotheae 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. ASPCA classifies Aloe as toxic to cats and dogs. Saponins and anthraquinone glycosides in the leaves cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and changes in urine colour. Keep out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate aloe dorotheae

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

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

Is aloe dorotheae toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aloe dorotheae toxic to cats?

Yes — aloe dorotheae is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA classifies Aloe as toxic to cats and dogs. Saponins and anthraquinone glycosides in the leaves cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and changes in urine colour. Keep out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aloe dorotheae?

ASPCA classifies Aloe as toxic to cats and dogs. Saponins and anthraquinone glycosides in the leaves cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and changes in urine colour. Keep out of reach of 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 dorotheae.

What should I do if my cat ate aloe dorotheae?

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 dorotheae toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to aloe dorotheae?

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 dorotheae pet-safety