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Is Turkish Pink Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia hypargeia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists turkish pink 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 hypargeia has no individual ASPCA listing. As a Salvia species it contains aromatic volatile oils (including camphor and terpenoids) that can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs if plant material is consumed in significant amounts; classified mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure consistent with other ornamental sages.

What to do if your cat ate turkish pink sage

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

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

Is turkish pink sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is turkish pink sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists turkish pink 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 hypargeia has no individual ASPCA listing. As a Salvia species it contains aromatic volatile oils (including camphor and terpenoids) that can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs if plant material is consumed in significant amounts; classified mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure consistent with other ornamental sages.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats turkish pink sage?

Salvia hypargeia has no individual ASPCA listing. As a Salvia species it contains aromatic volatile oils (including camphor and terpenoids) that can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs if plant material is consumed in significant amounts; classified mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure consistent with other ornamental sages. 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 turkish pink sage.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to turkish pink 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 turkish pink sage pet-safety