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Is Curved-Flower Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia curviflora

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists curved-flower 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 and cats. As an ornamental Mexican salvia, Salvia curviflora is not individually listed; the mild-toxic classification is applied as a cautionary precaution since ingestion of plant material may cause transient gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your dog ate curved-flower sage

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

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

Is curved-flower sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is curved-flower sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists curved-flower 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 and cats. As an ornamental Mexican salvia, Salvia curviflora is not individually listed; the mild-toxic classification is applied as a cautionary precaution since ingestion of plant material may cause transient gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats curved-flower sage?

The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. As an ornamental Mexican salvia, Salvia curviflora is not individually listed; the mild-toxic classification is applied as a cautionary precaution since ingestion of plant material may cause transient gastrointestinal upset. 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 curved-flower sage.

What should I do if my dog ate curved-flower 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 curved-flower sage toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to curved-flower 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 curved-flower sage pet-safety