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Is Kadota Fig toxic to cats?

Ficus carica 'Kadota'

Toxic to cats

Yes — kadota 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 is listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. The milky sap contains ficin plus irritant proteolytic enzymes and psoralens that irritate the mouth and skin and can cause drooling and vomiting if foliage is chewed. Ripe figs are edible for humans; leaves and latex are the pet hazard.

What to do if your cat ate kadota fig

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

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

Is kadota fig toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is kadota fig toxic to cats?

Yes — kadota fig 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 and dogs by the ASPCA. The milky sap contains ficin plus irritant proteolytic enzymes and psoralens that irritate the mouth and skin and can cause drooling and vomiting if foliage is chewed. Ripe figs are edible for humans; leaves and latex are the pet hazard.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats kadota fig?

Ficus is listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. The milky sap contains ficin plus irritant proteolytic enzymes and psoralens that irritate the mouth and skin and can cause drooling and vomiting if foliage is chewed. Ripe figs are edible for humans; leaves and latex are the pet hazard. 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 kadota fig.

What should I do if my cat ate kadota 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 kadota fig toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to kadota 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 kadota fig pet-safety