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Is Fig Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Fig is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Fig plants can show the following clinical symptoms: Vomiting, Prolonged Depression, Incoordination, Hypersalivaton, Sleepiness Or Excitation, Dilated Pupils, Low Body Temperature, Low Blood Pressure, Coma, Seizure And Death (In Rare Cases).

Fig consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Fig: Proteolytic enzyme (ficin), psoralen (ficusin).

More Info About The Fig Plant

Scientific Name: Ficus benjamina

Family: Moraceae.

Also known as: Weeping Fig, Indian Rubber Plant.

The answer is based on information found on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website.