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Is Ficus microcarpa toxic to dogs?

Ficus microcarpa

Toxic to dogs

Yes — ficus microcarpa is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists Ficus (weeping fig and the genus broadly) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles are proteolytic enzyme (ficin) in the milky latex plus psoralen (ficusin); ingestion or sap contact causes oral/GI irritation, drooling, vomiting and dermatitis. Keep out of reach and wash sap off skin.

What to do if your dog ate ficus microcarpa

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move ficus microcarpa 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 ficus microcarpa to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is ficus microcarpa toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is ficus microcarpa toxic to dogs?

Yes — ficus microcarpa is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Ficus (weeping fig and the genus broadly) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles are proteolytic enzyme (ficin) in the milky latex plus psoralen (ficusin); ingestion or sap contact causes oral/GI irritation, drooling, vomiting and dermatitis. Keep out of reach and wash sap off skin.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats ficus microcarpa?

ASPCA lists Ficus (weeping fig and the genus broadly) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles are proteolytic enzyme (ficin) in the milky latex plus psoralen (ficusin); ingestion or sap contact causes oral/GI irritation, drooling, vomiting and dermatitis. Keep out of reach and wash sap off skin. 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 dog has had access to ficus microcarpa.

What should I do if my dog ate ficus microcarpa?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 ficus microcarpa toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ficus microcarpa is toxic to cats as well. See the full ficus microcarpa pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to ficus microcarpa?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full ficus microcarpa pet-safety