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Is Przewalski's Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia przewalskii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists przewalski'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 przewalskii is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Its close relative Salvia miltiorrhiza (danshen) contains biologically active tanshinones and phenolic acids used medicinally, and similarly potent compounds may be present in this species. As a precaution, a mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs.

What to do if your cat ate przewalski's sage

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

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

Is przewalski's sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is przewalski's sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists przewalski'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 przewalskii is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Its close relative Salvia miltiorrhiza (danshen) contains biologically active tanshinones and phenolic acids used medicinally, and similarly potent compounds may be present in this species. As a precaution, a mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs.

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

Salvia przewalskii is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Its close relative Salvia miltiorrhiza (danshen) contains biologically active tanshinones and phenolic acids used medicinally, and similarly potent compounds may be present in this species. As a precaution, a mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. 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 przewalski's sage.

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

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

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