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Is Aloe Erinacea toxic to cats?

Aloe erinacea

Toxic to cats

Yes — aloe erinacea 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 lists Aloe as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaf saponins and anthraquinone glycosides can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and discoloured urine. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate aloe erinacea

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

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

Is aloe erinacea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aloe erinacea toxic to cats?

Yes — aloe erinacea is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaf saponins and anthraquinone glycosides can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and discoloured urine. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aloe erinacea?

ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaf saponins and anthraquinone glycosides can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and discoloured urine. 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 erinacea.

What should I do if my cat ate aloe erinacea?

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 erinacea toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to aloe erinacea?

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 erinacea pet-safety