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Is Jurisic's Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia jurisicii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists jurisic'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. Salvia jurisicii is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. While common sage (Salvia officinalis) is classed as non-toxic, this species has not been independently verified; as a precaution it is treated as mildly toxic — contact with leaves may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity.

What to do if your cat ate jurisic's sage

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

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

Is jurisic's sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is jurisic's sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists jurisic'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. Salvia jurisicii is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. While common sage (Salvia officinalis) is classed as non-toxic, this species has not been independently verified; as a precaution it is treated as mildly toxic — contact with leaves may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity.

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

Salvia jurisicii is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. While common sage (Salvia officinalis) is classed as non-toxic, this species has not been independently verified; as a precaution it is treated as mildly toxic — contact with leaves may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity. 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 jurisic's sage.

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

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

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