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Is White-blue Sage toxic to cats?

Salvia albocaerulea

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white-blue 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 albocaerulea is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. ASPCA classifies common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Because specific ASPCA data for this tropical Mexican species is absent, a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied; no toxic principles are documented in the genus for mammals.

What to do if your cat ate white-blue sage

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

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

Is white-blue sage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white-blue sage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white-blue 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 albocaerulea is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. ASPCA classifies common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Because specific ASPCA data for this tropical Mexican species is absent, a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied; no toxic principles are documented in the genus for mammals.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white-blue sage?

Salvia albocaerulea is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. ASPCA classifies common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Because specific ASPCA data for this tropical Mexican species is absent, a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied; no toxic principles are documented in the genus for mammals. 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 white-blue sage.

What should I do if my cat ate white-blue 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 white-blue sage toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to white-blue 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 white-blue sage pet-safety