Debi (Pace, Florida) on 07/11/2012
5 out of 5 stars

I have tried the pumpkin for my older cat for constipation... It worked but only the first couple of times. My girl had no bm for 2 days, purchased some George's 100% aloe vera, no preservatives, no additives! On the first day after using the aloe... Results... Small but results! Second day of using the aloe, small amount. Third day, good bm this morning after her breakfast. There is no taste, so I added to her wet food.... Perfect! Be careful to not use too much as it could cause them to throw up.Â

Replied By Mvk (New York, Ny) on 10/08/2012

I had to leave a feedback on the Aloe Vera Treatment. I went to see what it also says on the web in regards to using Aloe Vera on a cat. Please see attached link. It says it's poisonous for cats. So anyone who is thinking of trying it do some research before you give that to a cat. http://www.felineconstipation.org/acutetreatment.html

Replied By Pam E. (SW California, USA) on 04/26/2025
I *strongly* urge those concerned about giving Aloe vera gel to cats & dogs to *seriously* consider this article: "Is Aloe Vera Toxic to Pet Cats, Dogs, Other Animals?" Https://www.happyhousegarden.com/for-pets/is-aloe-vera-toxic-to-pet-cats-dogs-or-other-animals/ ONLY the small amount of latex that is often removed from Aloe products can cause problems, but it gave Aloe vera a very undeserved, bad, reputation when conventional medicine used PURE LATEX for patients with constipation (MINUS the GEL, which contains protective buffers) ... as it caused very painful & excessive results! It was the fact that ... Aloe vera's gel was NOT given concurrently & in the amounts the leaf provides ... that made such trouble! However, the *rumor* erroneously spread far & wide that *both* the gel as well as the latex (even in small amounts that are buffered by the Aloe's gel) was toxic.... Something similar happened with pharmaceutical Aspirin, which ALWAYS causes bleeding in the stomach ... although when White Willow Bark is taken (which has NATURAL salicylic acid + natural buffers & was the source of the first aspirin)) it causes NO bleeding at all ... due to the natural, protective, buffers in it! Only the warning that should be sounded on the use of Aspirin has not been as loudly proclaimed by conventional medicine, since they make money off of pharmaceutical-aspirin products that may (or may not) have a warning in print so small it can't be read by anyone without magnification.

Replied By Katylucyb (Wichita, Kansas, Usa) on 01/14/2013

To Debi from Pace, Florida: ,Cats should not be given Aloe vera in any form! It is lethal for cats. Please do NOT give your cat Aloe vera. Go back to that link and you will see that the article is for DOGS! The reason cats will throw up if you give them too much is because it is poisonous to cats, in any dosage.

Replied By Pam E. (SouthWestern California) on 08/16/2023
It is only the *latex* that is found in small amounts in between the skin of the leaf & the clear gel that is toxic ... *not* the clear gel! This latex (yellow or white) is thoroughly *removed* from the gel-only products made for consumption. The clear 100% gel with NO preservatives & NO additives is *safe* for humans & pets.

Conventional medicine at one time used straight aloe latex to treat constipation, which was far too strong & extremely painful ... thus giving Aloe a much undeserved bad reputation for using any part of the Aloe for that purpose. However, the clear gel is a far cry from the latex, and very soothing & helpful. In some cases it works like a dream, while in others it may not work, but won't cause distress, either.

I stronly urge those afraid of using Aloe gel to consider this article:

"Is Aloe Vera Toxic to Pet Cats, Dogs, Other Animals?"

https://www.happyhousegarden.com/for-pets/is-aloe-vera-toxic-to-pet-cats-dogs-or-other-animals/

Replied By Bw (Bellevue, Wa) on 01/22/2013

I have given my cats aloe juice daily for weeks without any problems. It is the outer leaf of the plant which apparently is toxic, not the inner "fillet" (as they call it). My vet prescribed a product, which is distilled from the plant, to give to one of my cats (for a skin allergy problem). Very expensive, though, so I bought the juice which does not have any of the outer leaf.

Replied By Stopit (Florida) on 04/17/2014

Please for the love of God, don't play Doctor on these helpless animals and FORCE things down their throats without the PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OF A LICENSED VETERINARIAN! What is wrong with people!! Would you eat something that could potentially hurt you on the 'advice of a friend" without speaking to a DOCTOR??!!

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Replied By Linda (Ontario, Canada) on 08/23/2014

My Bengal cat chose to eat my large aloe vera plant daily. She never threw up or had loose stools. She's very healthy. The proof is in the pudding, as they say.

Replied By Quantumnerd (Arizona, US) on 09/11/2014

Your pet may not have immediate symptoms from Aloe Vera, but it is poisonous to cats, and it will cause kidney failure.

Toxicity, Symptoms and Treatment

The toxic compound in aloe is saponins, which is a naturally occurring detergent found in various desert plants such as Yucca schidigera and Aloe vera. Unfortunately, saponins are toxic to cats as well as dogs, birds and lizards. Symptoms of aloe poisoning include diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, tremors and a change in urine color. According to the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, the first symptoms typically appear six to 12 hours after the cat ingested the plant. If you suspect your cat has ingested aloe, stay calm and immediately take the pet to your veterinarian along with any remaining parts of the aloe plant. Even if your cat doesn't show signs of poisoning, you should seek medical assistance since symptoms may not appear for several hours or possibly days later.

Here is the link: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/cats-aloe-plants-49084.html

Replied By Roz (Westfield, Nj) on 05/12/2015

The main part of the aloe vera plant may be toxic to a cat, but the inner fillet is not. I have given some to my cats on occasion with no ill effects, but first I researched it very carefully. Let's not have hysterics here, as we all try to help each other. I can appreciate concerns with our pets as they have different systems than ours, especially cats. But as I said the inner fillet is deemed safe for use. Obviously a little bit goes a long way. I take it myself every day and its a really good treatment for many gastro problems.

Replied By Tabby (Usa) on 05/10/2016

The part of the aloe vera plant that is toxic to cats is in the fibers of the plant. If it is juice fit for human consumption it should be fiber free and ok for pets. Or so I was told. Always good to double check any information from a stranger!

Replied By Dianne (Fl) on 11/24/2016

I can tell you the inner part of Aloe contains a latex and we use it in Chinese medicine to aid in constipation. It works fast but I would not recommend it long term and while degreed in Chinese medicine I am not a Vet. That said, if it is safe for pets, as some have tried, just be careful as long term can lead to electrolyte imbalances and irritation of the GI at least in humans.

Replied By Selina Bishop (Canada) on 01/04/2017

You are correct. The ASPCA lists aloe as toxic to cats. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/a?field_toxicity_value[]=02&=Apply

Replied By Pam E. (SW California) on 12/18/2024
It also lists Garlic as toxic (assuming it is just as toxic as onions), but Garlic has only a very tiny amount of the toxic substance that onions have ... and it would take a HUGE amount to cause any trouble! DVM Doctors Andrew Jones and Karen Becker both wrote articles that explain where the erroneous idea that it is toxic came from, and why we should not believe it ...

Garlic for Dogs and Cats: Good or Bad? Unveiling the Truth!
- Veterinary Secrets with Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM
https://veterinarysecrets.com/garlic-for-dogs-and-cats-good-or-bad/

Garlic - Contrary to Common Misconceptions, Garlic Is GOOD for Pets!
- by, Karen Shaw Becker (Integrative Wellness DVM)
https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-08-17-can-you-feed-garlic-to-your-pets/

Replied By Cheekygrrl (Burbank, Ca) on 04/27/2017

ABOVE ALL...find yourself a good holistic vet. You don't want to manage kitty's symptoms with toxic drugs in the cut, poison, burn method. You want to get to the root of the problem and help the kitty regain good health.

Replied By Cheekygrrl (Tucson, Az) on 05/06/2017

Doctors prescribe toxic things all the time. That is why there are so many lawsuits against the companies who make the poisons.

Replied By Anne (Tucson) on 04/16/2018

We do every day....the food we eat is poisoned now due to the approval of the FDA...monsonto is the king of culprits and even the Organic in grocery stores has been labeled safe, yet all they did was lower the regulations to put the label "Organic " on foods....lets not EVEN get into the chemical sprays Roundup....on food

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