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Is Greek Tree Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia tomentosa

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists greek tree 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. Not individually assessed by ASPCA. Salvia tomentosa contains potent volatile oils including monoterpene ketones comparable to those in S. officinalis (which ASPCA lists as toxic). Ingestion may cause salivation, vomiting, lethargy, or incoordination in cats and dogs. Seek veterinary advice promptly if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your dog ate greek tree sage

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

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

Is greek tree sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is greek tree sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists greek tree 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. Not individually assessed by ASPCA. Salvia tomentosa contains potent volatile oils including monoterpene ketones comparable to those in S. officinalis (which ASPCA lists as toxic). Ingestion may cause salivation, vomiting, lethargy, or incoordination in cats and dogs. Seek veterinary advice promptly if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats greek tree sage?

Not individually assessed by ASPCA. Salvia tomentosa contains potent volatile oils including monoterpene ketones comparable to those in S. officinalis (which ASPCA lists as toxic). Ingestion may cause salivation, vomiting, lethargy, or incoordination in cats and dogs. Seek veterinary advice promptly if ingestion is suspected. 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 greek tree sage.

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

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to greek tree 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 greek tree sage pet-safety