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Is Darcy's Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia darcyi

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists darcy's 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, cats, and horses. Salvia darcyi is not individually listed; mildly-toxic rating is applied as a precaution since ingestion of any sage foliage may cause transient gastrointestinal upset in pets.

What to do if your cat ate darcy's sage

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

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

Is darcy's sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is darcy's sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists darcy's 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, cats, and horses. Salvia darcyi is not individually listed; mildly-toxic rating is applied as a precaution since ingestion of any sage foliage may cause transient gastrointestinal upset in pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats darcy's sage?

The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Salvia darcyi is not individually listed; mildly-toxic rating is applied as a precaution since ingestion of any sage foliage may cause transient gastrointestinal upset in pets. 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 darcy's sage.

What should I do if my cat ate darcy's 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 darcy's sage toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Darcy's Sage is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full darcy's sage pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to darcy's 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 darcy's sage pet-safety