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Is Long-styled Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia longistyla

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-styled 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 longistyla is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. Essential oils found in the leaves may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs if ingested in quantity; classified as mildly toxic as a precaution pending confirmed ASPCA data.

What to do if your cat ate long-styled sage

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

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

Is long-styled sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is long-styled sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-styled 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 longistyla is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. Essential oils found in the leaves may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs if ingested in quantity; classified as mildly toxic as a precaution pending confirmed ASPCA data.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats long-styled sage?

Salvia longistyla is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. Essential oils found in the leaves may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs if ingested in quantity; classified as mildly toxic as a precaution pending confirmed ASPCA data. 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 long-styled sage.

What should I do if my cat ate long-styled 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 long-styled sage toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to long-styled 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 long-styled sage pet-safety