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Is Sesse's Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia sessei

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sesse's 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 sessei is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Given the absence of individual species assessment and the species' unusual chemical profile as a large-leaved Mexican woodland sage, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. Consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What to do if your dog ate sesse's sage

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

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

Is sesse's sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sesse's sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sesse's 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 sessei is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Given the absence of individual species assessment and the species' unusual chemical profile as a large-leaved Mexican woodland sage, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. Consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sesse's sage?

Salvia sessei is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Given the absence of individual species assessment and the species' unusual chemical profile as a large-leaved Mexican woodland sage, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. Consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests any part of the plant. 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 sesse's sage.

What should I do if my dog ate sesse's 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 sesse's sage toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to sesse's 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 sesse's sage pet-safety