Pet safety
Is Weeping fig toxic to cats?
Ficus benjamina
Yes — weeping 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. ASPCA lists Ficus benjamina as toxic to cats and dogs due to ficin and ficusin in the milky sap. Skin contact can cause dermatitis in pets and sensitive people.
What to do if your cat ate weeping fig
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move weeping fig out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of weeping fig to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten weeping fig, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is weeping fig toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is weeping fig toxic to cats?
Yes — weeping fig is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Ficus benjamina as toxic to cats and dogs due to ficin and ficusin in the milky sap. Skin contact can cause dermatitis in pets and sensitive people.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats weeping fig?
ASPCA lists Ficus benjamina as toxic to cats and dogs due to ficin and ficusin in the milky sap. Skin contact can cause dermatitis in pets and sensitive people. 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 weeping fig.
What should I do if my cat ate weeping 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 weeping fig toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Weeping fig is toxic to dogs as well. See the full weeping fig pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to weeping fig?
Good cat-safe swaps that keep a similar look include money tree, areca palm, parlor palm — all ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs. See the full pet-safe alternatives to weeping fig.
Full weeping fig pet-safety
- Is weeping fig toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is weeping fig toxic to dogs?
- My cat ate weeping fig — emergency steps
- Pet-safe alternatives to weeping fig
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete weeping fig care guide
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