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10-03-2012, 12:41 PM | #16 | |
Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal
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Aloe Vera Plant and Dogs - Medicine Plant, True Aloe Toxic to Dogs and Cats Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs Level of toxicity: Generally mild to moderate Common signs to watch for: Vomiting Diarrhea Depression Anorexia Changes in urine color Tremors (rare) Aloe vera, which is from the Aloaceae family, is a common houseplant. Aloes contain anthraquinone glycosides which are purgatives (medications that encourage bowel movements). When ingested, these glycosides are metabolized by intestinal bacteria forming compounds that increase mucus production and water in the colon. This can result in vomiting and diarrhea. Other clinical signs seen with aloe vera ingestion include depression, anorexia, changes in urine color, and rarely, tremors.
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10-03-2012, 12:49 PM | #17 | |
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I am just learning, so any input or correction is much appreciated!
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10-03-2012, 01:28 PM | #18 | |
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It is a complicated and confusing subject relative for both humans and pets, especially when there are so many different forms of substances, some dangerous and some not -- or dangerous when used in combination with other substances. Ingestion is probably never good (note to Max: stop licking the soapy water in the bath! ), but skin absorption is concerning too. I agree with you that a liver compromised dog needs special consideration. I thought worrying about dog food was bad enough .
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10-03-2012, 04:50 PM | #19 |
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| In general, dogs are very sensitive to essential oils. Thanks for the reminder.
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10-03-2012, 05:36 PM | #20 | |
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Your post just made me realize even when we think we are giving them something less harmful we could be unaware of the dangers, especially with smaller dogs. I thank you and Buster thanks you.
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10-03-2012, 06:02 PM | #21 |
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| Really? SOOOOO, the response you received pissed me off big time...first of all it is filled with inaccuracies, second of all the regulation of dog products as a whole is a big fat 0 as far as I am concerned....tea tree oil is dangerous to dogs and while I think that theres probably less than a drop in the whole tube because It's a big fat marketing ploy, WHY WOULD I CHANCE IT???...anyway what really riled me up and has me seething.... The part that says the company is run by animal advocates...REALLY ARSEFACE? A company run by animal advocates that DOES TESTING ON ANIMALS?????????? REALLY??????? This company in my not so humble opinion should be ASHAMED OF WHAT THEY DO....I do NOT SUPPORT ANY COMPANY WHOSE TESTING IS DONE ON ANIMALS, LET ALONE A COMPANY THAT PRODUCES ANIMAL PRODUCTS...OMG it is incredulous in 2012 to read such a rediculous response....
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