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Is Creeping Winter Savory toxic to cats?

Satureja montana subsp. illyrica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists creeping winter savory 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. Winter savory (Satureja montana) is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its pet status is not formally established. Treat it with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe; do not allow pets to graze it.

What to do if your cat ate creeping winter savory

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move creeping winter savory 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 creeping winter savory to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is creeping winter savory toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is creeping winter savory toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists creeping winter savory 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. Winter savory (Satureja montana) is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its pet status is not formally established. Treat it with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe; do not allow pets to graze it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats creeping winter savory?

Winter savory (Satureja montana) is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its pet status is not formally established. Treat it with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe; do not allow pets to graze it. 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 creeping winter savory.

What should I do if my cat ate creeping winter savory?

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 creeping winter savory toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Creeping Winter Savory is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full creeping winter savory pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to creeping winter savory?

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 creeping winter savory pet-safety