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Is Chestnut-Flowered Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia castanea

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chestnut-flowered 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 castanea is not individually listed in the ASPCA database. As a rare species with no established pet-safety record, classified as mildly-toxic out of caution; keep pets from ingesting significant quantities and consult a vet if consumption occurs.

What to do if your cat ate chestnut-flowered sage

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move chestnut-flowered 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 chestnut-flowered sage to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is chestnut-flowered sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chestnut-flowered sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chestnut-flowered 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 castanea is not individually listed in the ASPCA database. As a rare species with no established pet-safety record, classified as mildly-toxic out of caution; keep pets from ingesting significant quantities and consult a vet if consumption occurs.

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

Salvia castanea is not individually listed in the ASPCA database. As a rare species with no established pet-safety record, classified as mildly-toxic out of caution; keep pets from ingesting significant quantities and consult a vet if consumption occurs. 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 chestnut-flowered sage.

What should I do if my cat ate chestnut-flowered 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 chestnut-flowered sage toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to chestnut-flowered 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 chestnut-flowered sage pet-safety