My dog licked aloe vera gel. Why is she vomiting and is it toxic?

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My 8 year old schnoodle licked aloe vera gel off of someone's face yesterday. She threw up a little yesterday and has now thrown up again. I know the plant is poisonous but not sure about the little bit of gel. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 11 months old | 20 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Molly isn't feeling well! You are correct that the aloe vera plant itself is toxic to dogs, but the gel within the plant is actually considered edible. If Molly licked pure aloe vera gel of off someone, it is unlikely that her vomiting is related to this ingestion and may be related to a virus, stomach upset from eating something else, parasites, etc. However, if the product was an aloe vera after sun product, it likely contains a variety of other ingredients that could be causing her vomiting. If she licked an after sun product, first try to determine the exact product that was used, then call the ASPCA animal poison control center to determine if there are any associated toxicities with this product (888-426-4435; there is a $65 consultation fee). If there are no other toxicities, you can try withholding food for 12 hours, then offering small frequent meals of boiled white meat chicken and white rice for several days. After that time, gradually transition back to Molly's normal diet over another 5-7 days. If the vomiting continues, or if she also develops diarrhea, a loss of appetite and lethargy, Molly will need to go to her vet for evaluation. I hope that all goes well!

My dog licked aloe vera gel. Why is she vomiting and is it toxic?

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