Sage

Not listed does not mean safe.

Kurt Stüber · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo source · shows: Salvia officinalis

Salvia officinalis

Also known as: Common Sage, Garden Sage

Family: Lamiaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats✓ Non-toxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

🐶 Dogs✓ Non-toxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

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🐴 Horses✓ Non-toxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

🐢 Tortoises! CautionTortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain

The Tortoise Table (UK charity database) rates culinary sage "Feed in Moderation" and says there are no known hazards to culinary sage (Salvia officinalis). Full note

Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
Animal	Verdict	Basis	Plant parts	Sources	Evidence link
Companion mammals
Cats	Cats: ✓ Non-toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Dogs	Dogs: ✓ Non-toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Horses & livestock
Horses	Horses: ✓ Non-toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Reptiles
Tortoises	Tortoises: ! Caution	Tortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain Species note The Tortoise Table (UK charity database) rates culinary sage "Feed in Moderation" and says there are no known hazards to culinary sage (Salvia officinalis). The Tortoise Trust lists sage on its toxic-plant list; the two sources differ and use different scales. There are no known hazards to the culinary sage, Salvia officinalis (Common Sage, Garden Sage, Purple Sage). The Tortoise Table — Plant Database (Rosemary, Sage)	Not specified	Tortoise Trust Specialist charity	evidence

Source excerpts

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs, Horses

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Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses

Source checked 2026-10-27

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Tortoise Trust — Toxic Plants and Tortoises — Tortoises

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Tortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain · Tortoise Trust toxic-plant list (from Highfield 2001): "Some plants on this list may be safely consumed in small or moderate quantities, but may be fatally toxic under certain circumstances or in large doses"; exact degree of toxicity unknown.

Sage

Source checked 2026-10-27

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 19 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Not provided Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Not provided Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-27. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.