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Is Curved-Flower Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia curviflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists curved-flower 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. The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. As an ornamental Mexican salvia, Salvia curviflora is not individually listed; the mild-toxic classification is applied as a cautionary precaution since ingestion of plant material may cause transient gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your cat ate curved-flower sage

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

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

Is curved-flower sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is curved-flower sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists curved-flower 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. The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. As an ornamental Mexican salvia, Salvia curviflora is not individually listed; the mild-toxic classification is applied as a cautionary precaution since ingestion of plant material may cause transient gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats curved-flower sage?

The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. As an ornamental Mexican salvia, Salvia curviflora is not individually listed; the mild-toxic classification is applied as a cautionary precaution since ingestion of plant material may cause transient gastrointestinal upset. 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 curved-flower sage.

What should I do if my cat ate curved-flower 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 curved-flower sage toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Curved-Flower Sage is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full curved-flower sage pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to curved-flower 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 curved-flower sage pet-safety