Is Rubber Plant Toxic to Pets?
Yes — rubber plant is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — rubber plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — rubber plant is mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Ficus elastica
- Toxic compound
- Irritating milky sap
- Toxic parts
- Leaves and sap
- Also known as
- rubber tree, ficus elastica
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Skin or mouth irritation
- Drooling
- Vomiting
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Skin or mouth irritation
- Drooling
- Vomiting
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Skin or mouth irritation
- Drooling
- Vomiting
What to do
If your cat ate rubber plant
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate rubber plant
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate rubber plant
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Like other figs, the rubber plant has sap that irritates the mouth and skin.
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Frequently asked questions
Is rubber plant toxic to cats?
Yes — rubber plant is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include skin or mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting.
Is rubber plant toxic to dogs?
Yes — rubber plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include skin or mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting.
Is rubber plant toxic to horses?
Yes — rubber plant is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include skin or mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting.
Which parts of rubber plant are toxic?
Leaves and sap.
What makes rubber plant toxic?
Irritating milky sap.
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