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Is Aloe Hereroensis toxic to cats?

Aloe hereroensis

Toxic to cats

Yes — aloe hereroensis 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, dogs and horses. The toxic principles are saponins and anthraquinones, concentrated in the bitter yellow leaf latex; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and depression. Keep out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate aloe hereroensis

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

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

Is aloe hereroensis toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aloe hereroensis toxic to cats?

Yes — aloe hereroensis 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, dogs and horses. The toxic principles are saponins and anthraquinones, concentrated in the bitter yellow leaf latex; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and depression. Keep out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aloe hereroensis?

The ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principles are saponins and anthraquinones, concentrated in the bitter yellow leaf latex; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and depression. 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 hereroensis.

What should I do if my cat ate aloe hereroensis?

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 hereroensis toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to aloe hereroensis?

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 hereroensis pet-safety