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Is Three-yoked Sage toxic to dogs?

Salvia trijuga

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists three-yoked 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. As a member of Salvia, a genus containing species with potentially toxic volatile compounds (such as thujone in S. officinalis), Salvia trijuga is conservatively classified as mildly toxic. Ingestion by cats or dogs may result in gastrointestinal upset, salivation, or mild neurological signs. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your dog ate three-yoked sage

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

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

Is three-yoked sage toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is three-yoked sage toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists three-yoked 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. As a member of Salvia, a genus containing species with potentially toxic volatile compounds (such as thujone in S. officinalis), Salvia trijuga is conservatively classified as mildly toxic. Ingestion by cats or dogs may result in gastrointestinal upset, salivation, or mild neurological signs. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats three-yoked sage?

Not individually listed by ASPCA. As a member of Salvia, a genus containing species with potentially toxic volatile compounds (such as thujone in S. officinalis), Salvia trijuga is conservatively classified as mildly toxic. Ingestion by cats or dogs may result in gastrointestinal upset, salivation, or mild neurological signs. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected. 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 three-yoked sage.

What should I do if my dog ate three-yoked 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 three-yoked sage toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to three-yoked 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 three-yoked sage pet-safety