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Is Interrupted Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia interrupta

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists interrupted 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 interrupta has no individual ASPCA listing. The Salvia genus contains volatile oils (camphor, terpenes, cineole) that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract of cats and dogs if plant material is consumed, potentially causing drooling, vomiting, or diarrhoea; classified mildly-toxic by precaution in the absence of a confirmed species-level safe listing.

What to do if your dog ate interrupted sage

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

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

Is interrupted sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is interrupted sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists interrupted 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 interrupta has no individual ASPCA listing. The Salvia genus contains volatile oils (camphor, terpenes, cineole) that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract of cats and dogs if plant material is consumed, potentially causing drooling, vomiting, or diarrhoea; classified mildly-toxic by precaution in the absence of a confirmed species-level safe listing.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats interrupted sage?

Salvia interrupta has no individual ASPCA listing. The Salvia genus contains volatile oils (camphor, terpenes, cineole) that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract of cats and dogs if plant material is consumed, potentially causing drooling, vomiting, or diarrhoea; classified mildly-toxic by precaution in the absence of a confirmed species-level safe listing. 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 interrupted sage.

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

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

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