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Is Fiddle-Leaf Fig Bambino toxic to cats?

Ficus lyrata 'Bambino'

Toxic to cats

Yes — fiddle-leaf fig bambino 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. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies Ficus as toxic, with toxic principles ficin (a proteolytic enzyme) and ficusin (psoralen) in the milky sap. Chewing leaves or contact with the sap can cause mouth and skin irritation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and reduced appetite. Position out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate fiddle-leaf fig bambino

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move fiddle-leaf fig bambino 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 fiddle-leaf fig bambino to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is fiddle-leaf fig bambino toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is fiddle-leaf fig bambino toxic to cats?

Yes — fiddle-leaf fig bambino is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies Ficus as toxic, with toxic principles ficin (a proteolytic enzyme) and ficusin (psoralen) in the milky sap. Chewing leaves or contact with the sap can cause mouth and skin irritation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and reduced appetite. Position out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats fiddle-leaf fig bambino?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies Ficus as toxic, with toxic principles ficin (a proteolytic enzyme) and ficusin (psoralen) in the milky sap. Chewing leaves or contact with the sap can cause mouth and skin irritation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and reduced appetite. Position out of pets' reach. 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 fiddle-leaf fig bambino.

What should I do if my cat ate fiddle-leaf fig bambino?

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 fiddle-leaf fig bambino toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Fiddle-Leaf Fig Bambino is toxic to dogs as well. See the full fiddle-leaf fig bambino pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to fiddle-leaf fig bambino?

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 fiddle-leaf fig bambino pet-safety