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Is Fig 'Celeste' toxic to dogs?

Ficus carica 'Celeste'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — fig 'celeste' 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. The leaves and milky latex contain ficin and ficusin (psoralen), causing oral/GI irritation, drooling, vomiting and phototoxic dermatitis on skin contact. The ripe sugar figs are edible for humans; keep pets away from foliage and sap.

What to do if your dog ate fig 'celeste'

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

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

Is fig 'celeste' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is fig 'celeste' toxic to dogs?

Yes — fig 'celeste' 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. The leaves and milky latex contain ficin and ficusin (psoralen), causing oral/GI irritation, drooling, vomiting and phototoxic dermatitis on skin contact. The ripe sugar figs are edible for humans; keep pets away from foliage and sap.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats fig 'celeste'?

ASPCA classifies fig (Ficus) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The leaves and milky latex contain ficin and ficusin (psoralen), causing oral/GI irritation, drooling, vomiting and phototoxic dermatitis on skin contact. The ripe sugar figs are edible for humans; keep pets away from foliage and 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 'celeste'.

What should I do if my dog ate fig 'celeste'?

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 'celeste' toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to fig 'celeste'?

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 'celeste' pet-safety