Keep sage to tiny culinary amounts and avoid essential oils, extracts, and heavily seasoned dishes. Concentrated forms contain thujone and camphor that may cause stomach upset or neurologic signs.
Sage is an aromatic herb with gray-green leaves, used in stuffing, sausage, roast poultry, and savory sauces. Sold fresh, dried, and powdered.
Dried sage and sage oils are more concentrated than fresh leaves. Many seasoning blends pair sage with onion, garlic, salt, and fats.
Stuffing and sausage mixtures commonly pair sage with onion and garlic, adding extra pet risk beyond the herb itself.
