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Is Half-Stained Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia semiatrata

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists half-stained 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. Salvia semiatrata is not listed individually on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Mexican ornamental sage without individual ASPCA assessment, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. Monitor pets for gastrointestinal signs if they ingest plant material and consult a veterinarian.

What to do if your dog ate half-stained sage

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

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

Is half-stained sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is half-stained sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists half-stained 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. Salvia semiatrata is not listed individually on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Mexican ornamental sage without individual ASPCA assessment, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. Monitor pets for gastrointestinal signs if they ingest plant material and consult a veterinarian.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats half-stained sage?

Salvia semiatrata is not listed individually on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Mexican ornamental sage without individual ASPCA assessment, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. Monitor pets for gastrointestinal signs if they ingest plant material and consult a veterinarian. 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 half-stained sage.

What should I do if my dog ate half-stained 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 half-stained sage toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to half-stained 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 half-stained sage pet-safety