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Is Aloe Rauhii toxic to dogs?

Aloe rauhii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — aloe rauhii is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog 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 dog ate aloe rauhii

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog'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 dog 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 dogs? — FAQ

Is aloe rauhii toxic to dogs?

Yes — aloe rauhii is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog 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 dog 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 dog has had access to aloe rauhii.

What should I do if my dog ate aloe rauhii?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to aloe rauhii?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full aloe rauhii pet-safety