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Is Andean Silver-Leaf Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia discolor

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists andean silver-leaf sage as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog 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. The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Salvia discolor is not individually listed by the ASPCA; the mildly-toxic rating is applied as a precaution since ingestion of sticky, aromatic foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs.

What to do if your dog ate andean silver-leaf sage

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move andean silver-leaf 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 andean silver-leaf sage to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is andean silver-leaf sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is andean silver-leaf sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists andean silver-leaf sage as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Salvia discolor is not individually listed by the ASPCA; the mildly-toxic rating is applied as a precaution since ingestion of sticky, aromatic foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats andean silver-leaf sage?

The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Salvia discolor is not individually listed by the ASPCA; the mildly-toxic rating is applied as a precaution since ingestion of sticky, aromatic foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and 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 dog has had access to andean silver-leaf sage.

What should I do if my dog ate andean silver-leaf sage?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 andean silver-leaf sage toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Andean Silver-Leaf Sage is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full andean silver-leaf sage pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to andean silver-leaf sage?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full andean silver-leaf sage pet-safety