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Is Aloe Rauhii toxic to cats?

Aloe rauhii

Toxic to cats

Yes — aloe rauhii 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. As an Aloe, it is covered by the ASPCA listing of 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 this small succulent out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate aloe rauhii

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

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

Is aloe rauhii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aloe rauhii toxic to cats?

Yes — aloe rauhii is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As an Aloe, it is covered by the ASPCA listing of 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 this small succulent out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aloe rauhii?

As an Aloe, it is covered by the ASPCA listing of 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 this small succulent out of pets' reach. 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 rauhii.

What should I do if my cat ate aloe rauhii?

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 rauhii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to aloe rauhii?

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 rauhii pet-safety