Aloe

Q: Is Aloe toxic to cats?

Toxic: Toxic — the latex in aloe causes vomiting and diarrhea. Aloe vera is on the ASPCA toxic list for cats. The clear inner gel people put on sunburns is not the whole story; the yellow latex under the skin contains anthraquinone laxatives. Cats that chew a leaf get vomiting and diarrhea. It is not a lily-level kidney toxin, but it is not a safe succulent either. Haworthia is a closer safe lookalike. Source: ASPCA.

Q: Is Tulip also safe for cats?

Toxic: Toxic — bulbs are most dangerous, causes GI upset.

Toxic

Verdict

Toxic — the latex in aloe causes vomiting and diarrhea.

Toxic principle: saponins, anthraquinones (latex)

Also called: aloe vera

Source: ASPCA · Verified 2026-08-13

If your cat ate this

Cats hide symptoms — don't wait and see. Even small amounts of certain substances can be fatal to a cat. Act fast.

1. Call your veterinarian immediately
US — National hotline: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 aspca.org(24/7, Consultation fee may apply.)
US — National hotline: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 petpoisonhelpline.com(24/7, $89 per incident fee; also covers Canada.)
GB — National hotline: Animal PoisonLine 01202 509 000 animalpoisonline.co.uk(24/7, £35 per call (8am–8pm weekdays), £45 at other times.)
AU — National hotline: Animal Poisons Helpline 1300 869 738 animalpoisons.com.au(24/7)
NZ — National hotline: Animal Poisons Helpline 0800 869 738 poisons.co.nz(11am–7pm NZ time (currently being extended), Charges apply.)
CA — National hotline: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 petpoisonhelpline.com(24/7, $89 per incident fee.)

Verified 2026-08-06

Verdict

Aloe vera is on the ASPCA toxic list for cats. The clear inner gel people put on sunburns is not the whole story; the yellow latex under the skin contains anthraquinone laxatives. Cats that chew a leaf get vomiting and diarrhea. It is not a lily-level kidney toxin, but it is not a safe succulent either. Haworthia is a closer safe lookalike.