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Is Transylvanian Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia transsylvanica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists transylvanian 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. As a Salvia, it may contain aromatic volatile oils similar to those in culinary sage (S. officinalis, listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats). Potential symptoms following ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, or lethargy. Consult a vet if a pet has eaten this plant.

What to do if your cat ate transylvanian sage

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

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

Is transylvanian sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is transylvanian sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists transylvanian 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. As a Salvia, it may contain aromatic volatile oils similar to those in culinary sage (S. officinalis, listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats). Potential symptoms following ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, or lethargy. Consult a vet if a pet has eaten this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats transylvanian sage?

Not individually listed by ASPCA. As a Salvia, it may contain aromatic volatile oils similar to those in culinary sage (S. officinalis, listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats). Potential symptoms following ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, or lethargy. Consult a vet if a pet has eaten this plant. 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 transylvanian sage.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to transylvanian 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 transylvanian sage pet-safety