Use Caution
Medium dog serving: never
Key warning: sage essential oil (toxic), large amounts, Thanksgiving stuffing (onion and garlic content)
Can Dogs Eat Sage? Caution — Dried Herb in Trace Amounts Safe, Essential Oil Is Toxic
This food requires caution. Read the details carefully before feeding.
Small amounts of fresh or dried sage are not acutely toxic to dogs. Sage has some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. However sage essential oil is much more concentrated and toxic. Trace amounts in thanksgiving stuffing or shared food are unlikely to cause harm.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Sage essential oil: toxic causing vomiting, diarrhea, and in large amounts seizures. Large amounts of dried sage: digestive upset. Turkey stuffing containing sage: other harmful ingredients more concerning than the sage itself.
If Your Dog Ate This
never intentionally
Safe to Feed
tiny trace amounts only
What to Avoid
sage essential oil (toxic), large amounts, Thanksgiving stuffing (onion and garlic content)
Preparation & Serving
No emergency at trace amounts of dried sage. Call vet if essential oil consumed or large amounts of stuffing eaten.
Potential Health Benefits
5
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 315
- Safe frequency
- Never intentionally
Source
What You Need to Know
Fresh or dried sage in small amounts is not acutely toxic to dogs and has traditional use as an herbal remedy. However the sage oil content in essential oil form is highly concentrated and toxic to dogs. Thanksgiving stuffing is more concerning for its onion and garlic content than its sage. A dog eating a small amount of sage from the garden or shared food is unlikely to need emergency treatment.
This food requires care — if your dog has eaten a large amount read our emergency guide
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