Healthy and Green Living

Many of us use juice from the aloe vera plant to soothe sunburn or take the sting out of scrapes. But what you may not know is that aloe vera is good for our dogs and cats, too.

Find out how leaves from the aloe vera plant can help your cat or dog heal quickly from scrapes, cuts, and burns. It’s safe and easy to use!

Aloe vera plants are a variety of succulent that is decorative and easy to grow in the house. Keep one in a pot on the countertop or table so you‘ll always have a leaf handy when you need one.

The next time your animal companion suffers from a burn, cut, or scrape, simply clip off a piece of the fleshy aloe leaf, slit it open, and apply directly the wound.

Although we recommend growing your own, you can also buy 100% pure aloe vera gel from your local health food store.

CAUTION: Dr. Kidd does NOT recommend giving aloe vera internally to your pet.