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Is Indian Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia indica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists indian 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 indica is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic Plant database. It contains volatile essential oils typical of the Salvia genus (camphor, cineole, terpenoids) that can cause mild gastrointestinal signs — nausea, drooling, vomiting — if plant material is ingested by cats or dogs in significant quantities; classified as mildly-toxic by precaution.

What to do if your cat ate indian sage

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

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

Is indian sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is indian sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists indian 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 indica is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic Plant database. It contains volatile essential oils typical of the Salvia genus (camphor, cineole, terpenoids) that can cause mild gastrointestinal signs — nausea, drooling, vomiting — if plant material is ingested by cats or dogs in significant quantities; classified as mildly-toxic by precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats indian sage?

Salvia indica is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic Plant database. It contains volatile essential oils typical of the Salvia genus (camphor, cineole, terpenoids) that can cause mild gastrointestinal signs — nausea, drooling, vomiting — if plant material is ingested by cats or dogs in significant quantities; classified as mildly-toxic by precaution. 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 indian sage.

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

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

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