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Originally Posted by Buster Brown  Thanks for the information. We have had quite a flea problem this summer and I have been using Vet's Best Hot Spot Spray http://www.vetsbest.com/pdf/8ozHotSp...3165810007.pdf thinking it was a safe spray to help sooth Buster's itching. I just researched Aloe Vera and it is toxic too! |
I think this pertains to ingestion of the aloe vera plant...need to look into it when I have more time. As long as Buster is not licking himself after being sprayed, he should be fine.
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.