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Is Fig 'Black Mission' toxic to cats?

Ficus carica 'Black Mission'

Toxic to cats

Yes — fig 'black mission' 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. ASPCA lists fig (Ficus) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Foliage and white sap contain ficin (proteolytic enzyme) and psoralen (ficusin), producing drooling, oral and GI irritation, vomiting and phototoxic skin reactions. The ripe figs are safe and prized for people; keep pets from the leaves and sap.

What to do if your cat ate fig 'black mission'

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

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

Is fig 'black mission' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is fig 'black mission' toxic to cats?

Yes — fig 'black mission' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists fig (Ficus) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Foliage and white sap contain ficin (proteolytic enzyme) and psoralen (ficusin), producing drooling, oral and GI irritation, vomiting and phototoxic skin reactions. The ripe figs are safe and prized for people; keep pets from the leaves and sap.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats fig 'black mission'?

ASPCA lists fig (Ficus) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Foliage and white sap contain ficin (proteolytic enzyme) and psoralen (ficusin), producing drooling, oral and GI irritation, vomiting and phototoxic skin reactions. The ripe figs are safe and prized for people; keep pets from the leaves and sap. 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 fig 'black mission'.

What should I do if my cat ate fig 'black mission'?

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 fig 'black mission' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Fig 'Black Mission' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full fig 'black mission' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to fig 'black mission'?

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 fig 'black mission' pet-safety