Sage
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About Sage
Sage is a culinary herb sometimes added to pet food or treats in small amounts for aroma and flavor rather than nutrition.
Sage is an herb typically used in pet foods and treats as a flavoring and aromatic additive, providing only trace amounts of antioxidants and micronutrients rather than substantive protein, fiber, or calories. In small amounts it is generally safe for dogs and cats and may offer mild anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial phytonutrients, but concentrated extracts or large quantities should be avoided because compounds such as thujone and camphor can be toxic and may interact with medications or worsen seizure disorders.
Related ingredients
- Derived from
- Leaves of Salvia officinalis (common sage)
- Primary role
- flavoring and aromatic herb
Why it's used
Sage contributes a distinct scent and taste that can make a formula more palatable, and it carries trace plant compounds rather than meaningful protein, fat, or calories. Common sage (Salvia officinalis) and scarlet sage are both listed by the ASPCA's plant database as non-toxic to dogs and cats.
Common concerns
- Concentrated forms versus the dried herb The dried culinary herb used in small food-grade amounts is a different exposure than sage essential oil, which contains thujone and camphor at concentrations that veterinary sources describe as associated with drooling, vomiting, tremors, or seizures in cats, since cats metabolize essential oil compounds slowly.
- Species confusion Ornamental plants also called "sage," such as Texas sage, are botanically distinct from culinary Salvia officinalis, so toxicity information for one does not necessarily apply to the other.
Common Questions
What category is Sage?
Sage is categorized as a herb ingredient in the KibbleLab database.
Is Sage part of an allergen group?
No allergen group is linked to Sage in the KibbleLab database.
Which foods contain Sage?
97 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Sage, including Natural Balance, Only Natural Pet, Phelps Pet Products.
Foods with Sage
Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.
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