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Is Fig 'Brown Turkey' toxic to dogs?

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — fig 'brown turkey' 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 classifies fig (Ficus) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Leaves and milky sap contain ficin and ficusin (psoralen), causing oral and gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, vomiting and phototoxic skin dermatitis. The ripe fruit is edible for people; prevent pets from chewing foliage or contacting sap.

What to do if your dog ate fig 'brown turkey'

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

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

Is fig 'brown turkey' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is fig 'brown turkey' toxic to dogs?

Yes — fig 'brown turkey' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA classifies fig (Ficus) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Leaves and milky sap contain ficin and ficusin (psoralen), causing oral and gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, vomiting and phototoxic skin dermatitis. The ripe fruit is edible for people; prevent pets from chewing foliage or contacting sap.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats fig 'brown turkey'?

ASPCA classifies fig (Ficus) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Leaves and milky sap contain ficin and ficusin (psoralen), causing oral and gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, vomiting and phototoxic skin dermatitis. The ripe fruit is edible for people; prevent pets from chewing foliage or contacting 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 dog has had access to fig 'brown turkey'.

What should I do if my dog ate fig 'brown turkey'?

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 fig 'brown turkey' toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to fig 'brown turkey'?

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 fig 'brown turkey' pet-safety