Aloe Vera & my cat

Factual Questions
1

It seems my cat (Marley) has developed a penchant for Aloe Vera. Alas the poor plant does not seem to care too much for the cat’s incessant chewing. I actually just noticed that the plant was looking a little peaked last night, then I caught the cat chewing on it.

The poor plant is on it’s last legs, but I can probably get my mother-in-law to nurse it back to health. My question is this: Is eating the aloe plant going to kill my cat? Is it toxic?

2

Unfortunately, quite possibly. This link has plant toxicity levels. Aloe is listed as #3 and #7, minor toxicity to humans and known to cause problems with pets. Call a vet to be sure though.

Hope it turns out OK.

-T
Lets see if this works:
Plant Toxicity

If not, then this is it:

http://wellness.ucdavis.edu/safety_info/poison_prevention/take_care_with_plants/toxicity_of_plants.html

3

Thanks for the quick reply. I’ll call the vet and see what she says. FWIW the plant is definitely out of Marley’s way now.

4

My cat used to love the taste of Mentholatum.