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Is Tangier Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia tingitana

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tangier 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 listed by ASPCA. Like other members of the Salvia genus, it may contain volatile monoterpene ketones. Ingestion by cats or dogs could cause mild gastrointestinal signs including nausea, drooling, or lethargy. Contact a vet if significant ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate tangier sage

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

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

Is tangier sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is tangier sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tangier 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 listed by ASPCA. Like other members of the Salvia genus, it may contain volatile monoterpene ketones. Ingestion by cats or dogs could cause mild gastrointestinal signs including nausea, drooling, or lethargy. Contact a vet if significant ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats tangier sage?

Not individually listed by ASPCA. Like other members of the Salvia genus, it may contain volatile monoterpene ketones. Ingestion by cats or dogs could cause mild gastrointestinal signs including nausea, drooling, or lethargy. Contact a vet if significant ingestion occurs. 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 tangier sage.

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

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

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