True Aloe

True Aloe
Additional Common Names: Medicine Plant, Aloe, Barbados Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensis
Family: Aloaceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats
Toxic Principles: Anthraquinones, anthracene, glycosides (aloin)
Clinical Signs: Vomiting, change in urine color (red)

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