My dog licked aloe vera. Is it toxic? What symptoms to watch for?

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I was applying some fresh Aloe Vera to my sunburn, my dog (a chiwiennie) licked the Aloe leaf a couple of times. Should i be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 8 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

The sap of the aloe plant can cause a dog to vomit and/or have diarrhea, but would not cause any other problems beyond that. It seems like she had a very small amount, so it's likely that she won't have any problems, but she may vomit or have loose stools in the next 24 hours. This is expected to be temporary though and would be back to normal within two days. If you happen to notice any problems beyond that, then it would be best to take Bella to a vet. I hope that helps and all is well with Bella.

My dog licked aloe vera. Is it toxic? What symptoms to watch for?

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