Aloe vera plants, Poisonous or not?

Re: Aloe vera plants, Poisonous or not?

Aimee Barber — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:31:26 GMT

Hi,

as far as i know, aloe gel is not toxic topically. however it is advised not to be ingested. people should only consume the stuff once it has been treated and designed for oral use. a small amount is usually ok and just causes GI problems. as always if prolonged symptoms or any problems then to be checked

however as always i would recommend any animal that has eaten aloevera plant to be checked and then to ring vpis.

aimee

Re: Aloe vera plants, Poisonous or not?

Phrin Vernon RVN — Mon, 30 May 2011 23:17:39 GMT

bump............

Coz I'd like to know too! And also coz I think the VPIS have been on here before - not that we should be looking for free advice or anything........... But Aloe Vera is a common househould plant no?

Re: Aloe vera plants, Poisonous or not?

paula morgan — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:16:09 GMT

Thanx, am getting different opinions as well. maybe someone from the vpis will see this and let me know x

Re: Aloe vera plants, Poisonous or not?

Julie-Anne Wilson — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:34:13 GMT

I have no personal knowledge of it but all the stuff I just read on a quick Google search have completely differing opinions.

One place says yes, then one vet site says they can cause GI upset but doesn't mention any toxicity.

Hopefully someone on here will have had personal experience with this and can clear it up, lol.

Re: Aloe vera plants, Poisonous or not?

Vicky RVN — Mon, 30 May 2011 19:00:46 GMT

I was told they are, but I may be wrong.