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Is Ficus Retusa Bonsai toxic to cats?

Ficus retusa

Toxic to cats

Yes — ficus retusa bonsai 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 is listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses by the ASPCA (e.g. weeping fig, Ficus benjamina). The milky latex sap contains the toxic principles ficin (a proteolytic enzyme) and the psoralen ficusin, causing oral and gastrointestinal irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed, and skin irritation on contact. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate ficus retusa bonsai

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move ficus retusa bonsai 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 ficus retusa bonsai to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is ficus retusa bonsai toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ficus retusa bonsai toxic to cats?

Yes — ficus retusa bonsai is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Ficus is listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses by the ASPCA (e.g. weeping fig, Ficus benjamina). The milky latex sap contains the toxic principles ficin (a proteolytic enzyme) and the psoralen ficusin, causing oral and gastrointestinal irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed, and skin irritation on contact. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ficus retusa bonsai?

Ficus is listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses by the ASPCA (e.g. weeping fig, Ficus benjamina). The milky latex sap contains the toxic principles ficin (a proteolytic enzyme) and the psoralen ficusin, causing oral and gastrointestinal irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed, and skin irritation on contact. Keep away from pets. 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 ficus retusa bonsai.

What should I do if my cat ate ficus retusa bonsai?

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 ficus retusa bonsai toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ficus Retusa Bonsai is toxic to dogs as well. See the full ficus retusa bonsai pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to ficus retusa bonsai?

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 ficus retusa bonsai pet-safety