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Is Rosy-Leaf Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia involucrata

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rosy-leaf 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 involucrata is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic Plant database. Salvia species contain volatile essential oils (camphor, terpenoids) that can cause mild gastrointestinal signs in cats and dogs — drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea — if plant material is consumed in quantity; classified mildly-toxic by precaution until a species-level ASPCA confirmation of safety is available.

What to do if your dog ate rosy-leaf sage

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

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

Is rosy-leaf sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is rosy-leaf sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rosy-leaf 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 involucrata is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic Plant database. Salvia species contain volatile essential oils (camphor, terpenoids) that can cause mild gastrointestinal signs in cats and dogs — drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea — if plant material is consumed in quantity; classified mildly-toxic by precaution until a species-level ASPCA confirmation of safety is available.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats rosy-leaf sage?

Salvia involucrata is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic Plant database. Salvia species contain volatile essential oils (camphor, terpenoids) that can cause mild gastrointestinal signs in cats and dogs — drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea — if plant material is consumed in quantity; classified mildly-toxic by precaution until a species-level ASPCA confirmation of safety is available. 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 rosy-leaf sage.

What should I do if my dog ate rosy-leaf 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 rosy-leaf sage toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to rosy-leaf 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 rosy-leaf sage pet-safety