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Is Summer Savory Cuban toxic to cats?

Satureja douglasii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists summer savory cuban 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. Satureja douglasii is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database (the ASPCA non-toxic 'Savory, Summer' entry refers to Satureja hortensis, a different species). Treat this species with caution and verify with a vet before allowing pet access.

What to do if your cat ate summer savory cuban

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

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

Is summer savory cuban toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is summer savory cuban toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists summer savory cuban 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. Satureja douglasii is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database (the ASPCA non-toxic 'Savory, Summer' entry refers to Satureja hortensis, a different species). Treat this species with caution and verify with a vet before allowing pet access.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats summer savory cuban?

Satureja douglasii is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database (the ASPCA non-toxic 'Savory, Summer' entry refers to Satureja hortensis, a different species). Treat this species with caution and verify with a vet before allowing pet access. 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 summer savory cuban.

What should I do if my cat ate summer savory cuban?

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 summer savory cuban toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Summer Savory Cuban is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full summer savory cuban pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to summer savory cuban?

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 summer savory cuban pet-safety