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Is Mexican Bush Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia leucantha

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mexican bush 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 leucantha is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. Mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if significant quantities are ingested by cats or dogs; classified as mildly toxic as a precaution. Consult a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate mexican bush sage

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

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

Is mexican bush sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is mexican bush sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mexican bush 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 leucantha is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. Mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if significant quantities are ingested by cats or dogs; classified as mildly toxic as a precaution. Consult a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats mexican bush sage?

Salvia leucantha is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. Mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if significant quantities are ingested by cats or dogs; classified as mildly toxic as a precaution. Consult a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected. 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 mexican bush sage.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to mexican bush 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 mexican bush sage pet-safety