I have an aloe plant in my house and my cat has dry itchy skin. I thought the aloe might help my cat's dry itchy skin so I put some on him and it seemed to help releive the itch. But I was wondering if it's safe to put on him. I thought I'd ask cuz I know some plants are toxic to cats and cats lick themselves, so I don't wanna put any more on him unless I know it's not gonna poison him or make him sick. So does anyone know if aloe is safe for cats?
2007-03-17 06:58:18 · 7 answers · asked by Ashboo 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Here's a list of plants that are toxic and yes aloe is one of them.
http://www.xmission.com/~emailbox/plants.htm
2007-03-17 07:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by PhantomRN 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera is toxic to cats. Wash off what you have put on him, and don't put anymore. Cats are very meticulous groomers, and aloe vera will make him sick if he ingests it.
Talk to your vet about ointments and creams that are good for your cat's dry skin. He may have kitty dandruff, and there are all sorts of things you can put on for that (some no-bath types, too, which is good for the cats who hate baths...unlike mine :P)
2007-03-17 07:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jewel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should get professional advice on that question. You wouldn't want to harm your cat, unintentionally. Call your regular vet, or any vet from a phone book. You can even ask the secretaries about that. Usually, they know what to do, or how to help you, and if not, they just go ask the doctor.
Take good care of kitty.
2007-03-17 07:02:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aloe is not poisonous on its own for internal consumption. However check the contents of the aloe you are using and google it out to find out the attributes of such ingredients.
2007-03-17 07:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by bgnbgnbgn 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My black cat has very dry skin and dandriff. Our vet reccommended putting a little vaseline on her paw and she will lick it off. Its ok for their digestive system and it helps their skin.
2007-03-17 09:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by erinlove65 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiOy4OSpf3bmGs1wkE.6OT8AAAAA?qid=20061126083248AA8R8Es&show=7#profile-info-ffb576c08eb2997cb49a1e1d9b529c6eaa
And YES aloe is not good for your cat! good luck i just thought id find it for you
2007-03-17 07:16:30 · answer #6 · answered by Tink 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it will be fine. i but it on my cat and he was fine.
2007-03-17 07:05:33 · answer #7 · answered by Bener 11 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋