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Is aloe safe for dogs?

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Aloe inner fillet juices and gels sold in stores do not contain saponins. Avoid aloe if your dog has liver and kidney disease as well as pregnant or lactating dogs. read more

When buying aloe, make sure to look for the inner fillet juice or gel and not the whole leaf, which can produce a laxative effect if your dog consumes it. Make sure the aloe has no preservatives, sweeteners or flavourings and that it’s organic and at least 99% pure. read more

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. read more