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Is Tiger Tooth Aloe toxic to cats?

Aloe juvenna

Toxic to cats

Yes — tiger tooth aloe 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. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic; the toxic principles saponins and anthraquinones (aloin) can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and reddish urine. As a true Aloe species, tiger tooth aloe is covered by this ASPCA caution despite its soft, harmless-looking teeth. Keep out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate tiger tooth aloe

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

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

Is tiger tooth aloe toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tiger tooth aloe toxic to cats?

Yes — tiger tooth aloe is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic; the toxic principles saponins and anthraquinones (aloin) can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and reddish urine. As a true Aloe species, tiger tooth aloe is covered by this ASPCA caution despite its soft, harmless-looking teeth. Keep out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tiger tooth aloe?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic; the toxic principles saponins and anthraquinones (aloin) can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and reddish urine. As a true Aloe species, tiger tooth aloe is covered by this ASPCA caution despite its soft, harmless-looking teeth. Keep 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 tiger tooth aloe.

What should I do if my cat ate tiger tooth aloe?

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 tiger tooth aloe toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tiger tooth aloe?

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 tiger tooth aloe pet-safety