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Is Foxglove Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia digitaliflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists foxglove 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 digitaliflora is not individually assessed by the ASPCA; mildly-toxic classification applied as a precaution for this rare, poorly-documented species.

What to do if your cat ate foxglove sage

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

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

Is foxglove sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is foxglove sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists foxglove 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 digitaliflora is not individually assessed by the ASPCA; mildly-toxic classification applied as a precaution for this rare, poorly-documented species.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats foxglove sage?

The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Salvia digitaliflora is not individually assessed by the ASPCA; mildly-toxic classification applied as a precaution for this rare, poorly-documented 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 foxglove sage.

What should I do if my cat ate foxglove 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 foxglove sage toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to foxglove 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 foxglove sage pet-safety