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The healing Aloe Vera is poisonous for pets
Aloe vera contains toxins
The aloe vera gel contains many enzymes and essential amino acids responsible for the healing properties of aloe. The bitter, yellow juice, however, contains aloin, which can cause symptoms of poisoning if it is overdosed.
The gel of aloe vera can be applied directly to the skin or processed into ointments, lotions or cocktails. After cutting off the leaf, allow the yellow, bitter-tasting juice to drain for a few hours before continuing to use the leaf tissue.
Beware of internal use
The commercially available aloe products can be safely taken. Side effects are not to be feared; at worst, they are ineffective due to industrial processing.
You should be careful when harvesting aloe leaves yourself. Your juice contains aloin. This slightly toxic substance can cause symptoms of poisoning such as intestinal bleeding, diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance when taken in high concentrations.
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The aloe vera is poisonous for pets. Cats and birds can be severely irritated by the toxins contained in the intestines and kidneys.