Plant safety guide

Is Weeping Fig safe for pets?

Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is listed here as a Toxic plant for dogs, cats, and rabbits. Weeping fig is a common indoor Ficus tree. Its leaves, stems, and milky sap can irritate a pet mouth, skin, and stomach.

If your pet may have eaten this plant: remove access, identify the plant, estimate the amount and time eaten, and contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline. Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional tells you to.

Symptoms to watch for

mouth irritation
drooling
vomiting
diarrhea
skin irritation

Symptoms can vary by pet size, amount eaten, plant part, and individual sensitivity. When in doubt, use the emergency guidance rather than waiting.

What to do if your pet ate it

Remove access to the plant, rinse any sap from skin or fur with water, and call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline if your pet chewed or swallowed the plant.

For urgent concerns, call your veterinarian, ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Safer plant alternatives

These plants are commonly used as safer swaps in pet homes, but even non-toxic plants can cause stomach upset if a pet eats a large amount.

Parlor Palm
Areca Palm
Money Tree
Ponytail Palm

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Sources reviewed

ASPCA toxic plant references for Ficus and veterinary poison-control guidance on plant exposure.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control toxic and non-toxic plant reference.
Pet Poison Helpline general pet poison guidance.