Connie and I have been exchanging emails on this. A friend from Ipoh also is trying to find out if cats can be given aloe vera. Kelly Tan swears by aloe vera, which has miraculously cured many of her distemper dogs. She uses a certain bottled aloe vera, not the raw plant.
We’ve looked at many links, some testifying to the efficacy of aloe vera for dogs and cats, but urging caution in using it, especially for cats.
A friend says aloe vera is recommended by human leukemia patients.
Meanwhile, take a look at this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/1433749.stm
This 31-year old cat was given aloe vera every day.
Have you had any experience using aloe vera on your cats? Please share by leaving a comment on this post, if you have.
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One response to “Can aloe vera gel be given to cats?”
My experience of aloe vera on my cats are only in the area of external application. So I can’t help you much. But it works!
But if you want to give it a go, I recommend getting a good bottled aloe vera juice instead. Check for preservatives, for example sodium benzoate which is very common in bottled juices and sauces is harmful to cat liver.
Why I recommend bottled one is this – the green parts of the aloe leaf can cause stomach problems (in humans, as far as I know) and cutting the leaf properly to extricate the gel can be quite a job. And there is always a niggling doubt whether the green parts are totally absent. At least, this is my experience. 🙂
Take care of yourself too Kah Yein!