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Is Brown Turkey Fig toxic to cats?

Ficus carica

Toxic to cats

Yes — brown turkey fig is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Ficus carica is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. The milky latex in the sap and on the leaves and unripe fruit can cause contact dermatitis, oral irritation, vomiting, and GI upset in pets. All Ficus species should be kept out of reach of animals.

What to do if your cat ate brown turkey fig

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move brown turkey fig out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of brown turkey fig to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten brown turkey fig, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is brown turkey fig toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is brown turkey fig toxic to cats?

Yes — brown turkey fig is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Ficus carica is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. The milky latex in the sap and on the leaves and unripe fruit can cause contact dermatitis, oral irritation, vomiting, and GI upset in pets. All Ficus species should be kept out of reach of animals.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats brown turkey fig?

Ficus carica is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. The milky latex in the sap and on the leaves and unripe fruit can cause contact dermatitis, oral irritation, vomiting, and GI upset in pets. All Ficus species should be kept out of reach of animals. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to brown turkey fig.

What should I do if my cat ate brown turkey fig?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is brown turkey fig toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Brown Turkey Fig is toxic to dogs as well. See the full brown turkey fig pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to brown turkey fig?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full brown turkey fig pet-safety