Summer Savory

No, Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) is considered non-toxic to cats. It is classified as generally safe, meaning you do not need to panic if your cat nibbles on it, though non-toxic does not mean it is beneficial for them to eat.

Most cats will experience no symptoms at all. If your cat eats a large amount of the fibrous plant material, it may cause mild vomiting or diarrhea; these effects are due to the bulk of plant matter, not chemical toxicity.

Small nibbles are unlikely to cause any reaction. Digestive upset — if it occurs at all — is associated with large ingestions of fibrous material, so a cat that chews a few leaves is not at meaningful risk.

If your cat consumed a large quantity and is showing persistent vomiting or diarrhea that does not resolve within a few hours, contact your veterinarian. A brief bout of mild GI upset after eating plant material is generally self-limiting and not an emergency.

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) is considered non-toxic to dogs. It is classified as generally safe, meaning it is not expected to cause poisoning or serious harm if your dog nibbles on it.

Most dogs will have no reaction at all. If a dog consumes a large quantity of the fibrous plant material, it may experience mild vomiting or diarrhea from the bulk rather than any toxic compound.

Small amounts are unlikely to cause any issue. Digestive upset is only a concern with large ingestions of the plant; if your dog shows persistent vomiting or diarrhea after eating a significant amount, contact your veterinarian.

Yes — keeping Summer Savory in your kitchen or garden poses no toxicity risk to dogs. Non-toxic does not mean beneficial to eat, so discourage grazing, but accidental contact or a small taste is not a cause for alarm.