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Is Weeping fig toxic to dogs?

Ficus benjamina

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping fig as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. 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 dog ate weeping fig

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

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog 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 dogs? — FAQ

Is weeping fig toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping fig as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. 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 dog 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 dog has had access to weeping fig.

What should I do if my dog ate weeping fig?

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 weeping fig toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Weeping fig is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full weeping fig pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to weeping fig?

Good dog-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