Is Weeping Fig Toxic to Pets?
Yes — weeping fig is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — weeping fig is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — weeping fig 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 benjamina
- Toxic compound
- Irritating milky sap
- Toxic parts
- Leaves and sap
- Also known as
- ficus benjamina, ficus tree
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 weeping fig
- 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 weeping fig
- 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 weeping fig
- 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
Weeping figs drop leaves that pets like to chew. The sap can cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting.
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Frequently asked questions
Is weeping fig toxic to cats?
Yes — weeping fig is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include skin or mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting.
Is weeping fig toxic to dogs?
Yes — weeping fig is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include skin or mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting.
Is weeping fig toxic to horses?
Yes — weeping fig is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include skin or mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting.
Which parts of weeping fig are toxic?
Leaves and sap.
What makes weeping fig toxic?
Irritating milky sap.