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Is Violette de Bordeaux Fig toxic to cats?

Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux'

Toxic to cats

Yes — violette de bordeaux 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 (latex) contains ficin and irritant compounds (proteolytic enzymes/psoralens) that cause oral and skin irritation, drooling, and vomiting if chewed; the ripe fruit flesh is edible to humans but the foliage and sap are the hazard.

What to do if your cat ate violette de bordeaux fig

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

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

Is violette de bordeaux fig toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is violette de bordeaux fig toxic to cats?

Yes — violette de bordeaux 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 (latex) contains ficin and irritant compounds (proteolytic enzymes/psoralens) that cause oral and skin irritation, drooling, and vomiting if chewed; the ripe fruit flesh is edible to humans but the foliage and sap are the hazard.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats violette de bordeaux fig?

Ficus is listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. The milky sap (latex) contains ficin and irritant compounds (proteolytic enzymes/psoralens) that cause oral and skin irritation, drooling, and vomiting if chewed; the ripe fruit flesh is edible to humans but the foliage and sap are the 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 violette de bordeaux fig.

What should I do if my cat ate violette de bordeaux 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 violette de bordeaux fig toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to violette de bordeaux 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 violette de bordeaux fig pet-safety