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Is Bluish Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia cyanescens

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bluish 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 cyanescens is not individually listed; classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution since ingestion of any aromatic sage foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets.

What to do if your dog ate bluish sage

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

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

Is bluish sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is bluish sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bluish 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 cyanescens is not individually listed; classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution since ingestion of any aromatic sage foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats bluish sage?

The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Salvia cyanescens is not individually listed; classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution since ingestion of any aromatic sage foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets. 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 bluish sage.

What should I do if my dog ate bluish 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 bluish sage toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to bluish 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 bluish sage pet-safety