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Is Aloe Pluridens toxic to cats?

Aloe pluridens

Toxic to cats

Yes — aloe pluridens 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, dogs, and horses. Saponins and anthraquinones in the leaf gel and latex can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and depression. Keep clippings and fallen leaves away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate aloe pluridens

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

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

Is aloe pluridens toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aloe pluridens toxic to cats?

Yes — aloe pluridens 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, dogs, and horses. Saponins and anthraquinones in the leaf gel and latex can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and depression. Keep clippings and fallen leaves away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aloe pluridens?

ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Saponins and anthraquinones in the leaf gel and latex can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and depression. Keep clippings and fallen leaves 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 pluridens.

What should I do if my cat ate aloe pluridens?

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 pluridens toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to aloe pluridens?

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 pluridens pet-safety