Re: Problem - I think?-HOLD THE TEA TREE!!
Hi All, The part of the Aloe that is toxic is the Latex layer beneath the skin. This is NOT the part used for commercial Aloe preparations/gels. So as long as you don't cut open an Aloe leaf and rub it on your cat, it is okay to use the gel. As always, check the labels and try not to use a formula loaded with preservatives. Tea Tree Oil - however - is a NO NO for Cats!! Cats cannot metabolize the oils like dogs and humans can, and it ends up harming the liver. Even Cat Fancy has run articles warning against using most essential oils on Cats. Kat (Mew Jersey)
Re: Problem - I think?-HOLD THE TEA TREE!!
GOOD TO KNOW, Thanks for correction the info Kat! That's why I always write to check with the vet first! TKat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All,The part of the Aloe that is toxic is the Latex layer beneath the skin.This is NOT the part used for commercial Aloe preparations/gels. Soas long as you don't cut open an Aloe leaf and rub it on your cat, itis okay to use the gel. As always, check the labels and try not to usea formula loaded with preservatives.Tea Tree Oil - however - is a NO NO for Cats!!Cats cannot metabolize the oils like dogs and humans can, and it ends upharming the liver. Even Cat Fancy has run articles warning against usingmost essential oils on Cats.Kat (Mew Jersey) Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing & more. Check it out!
Re: Problem - I think?-HOLD THE TEA TREE!!
Thanks for the clarification, Kat. And Tamara, thanks for the heads up about potential dangers. I have an aloe plant in the back yard that I've used medicinally for myself, (although it hadn't occurred to me to use it like that on my animals, thank goodness!). Nina Kat wrote: Hi All, The part of the Aloe that is toxic is the Latex layer beneath the skin. This is NOT the part used for commercial Aloe preparations/gels. So as long as you don't cut open an Aloe leaf and rub it on your cat, it is okay to use the gel. As always, check the labels and try not to use a formula loaded with preservatives. Tea Tree Oil - however - is a NO NO for Cats!! Cats cannot metabolize the oils like dogs and humans can, and it ends up harming the liver. Even Cat Fancy has run articles warning against using most essential oils on Cats. Kat (Mew Jersey)
