Pet safety
Is Foxglove Sage toxic to dogs?
Salvia digitaliflora
Mildly. The ASPCA lists foxglove 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 digitaliflora is not individually assessed by the ASPCA; mildly-toxic classification applied as a precaution for this rare, poorly-documented species.
What to do if your dog ate foxglove sage
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move foxglove sage out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of foxglove sage to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten foxglove sage, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is foxglove sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is foxglove sage toxic to dogs?
Mildly. The ASPCA lists foxglove 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 digitaliflora is not individually assessed by the ASPCA; mildly-toxic classification applied as a precaution for this rare, poorly-documented species.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats foxglove sage?
The ASPCA lists common sage (Salvia officinalis) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Salvia digitaliflora is not individually assessed by the ASPCA; mildly-toxic classification applied as a precaution for this rare, poorly-documented species. 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 foxglove sage.
What should I do if my dog ate foxglove 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.
Is foxglove sage toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Foxglove Sage is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full foxglove sage pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to foxglove 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.
Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your dog.
Full foxglove sage pet-safety
- Is foxglove sage toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is foxglove sage toxic to cats?
- My dog ate foxglove sage — emergency steps
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete foxglove sage care guide
- Best plant app for pet owners — which apps actually flag ASPCA toxicity before you buy the plant
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