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Is Blue-flowered African Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia africana-caerulea

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue-flowered african sage as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Salvia africana-caerulea is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. As specific ASPCA confirmation is absent for this species, a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied; no documented toxic principles are known for this species.

What to do if your cat ate blue-flowered african sage

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move blue-flowered african sage out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of blue-flowered african sage to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten blue-flowered african sage, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is blue-flowered african sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue-flowered african sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue-flowered african sage as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Salvia africana-caerulea is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. As specific ASPCA confirmation is absent for this species, a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied; no documented toxic principles are known for this species.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue-flowered african sage?

Salvia africana-caerulea is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. As specific ASPCA confirmation is absent for this species, a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied; no documented toxic principles are known for this species. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to blue-flowered african sage.

What should I do if my cat ate blue-flowered african sage?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is blue-flowered african sage toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue-flowered African Sage is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue-flowered african sage pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue-flowered african sage?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full blue-flowered african sage pet-safety