Is Tiger Aloe toxic to dogs?

Yes — tiger aloe is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Treat as toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic (toxic principles saponins and anthraquinones/aloin), causing vomiting, lethargy, diarrhoea and reddish urine. Although recently reclassified into Gonialoe, this species (formerly Aloe variegata, 'partridge breast aloe') retains the same aloin-bearing leaf sap, so the ASPCA Aloe caution applies.

Treat as toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Aloe as toxic (toxic principles saponins and anthraquinones/aloin), causing vomiting, lethargy, diarrhoea and reddish urine. Although recently reclassified into Gonialoe, this species (formerly Aloe variegata, 'partridge breast aloe') retains the same aloin-bearing leaf sap, so the ASPCA Aloe caution applies. 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 tiger aloe.

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.

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

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.