Common fig is toxic for dogs
Ficus carica 
The common fig is a small tree or, at the beginning, also a shrub, which can grow up to approx. 8m high, depending on the variety.
In old fig trees, the trunks can become very gnarled. The fig leaves are unique in their shape, which resembles a hand.
Although figs originally come from the Mediterranean region, there are more and more cultivars that can survive in colder climates. They are popular pot and garden plants, especially for a Mediterranean flair.
The flowers of the common fig are inconspicuous and bottle-shaped, sitting in the leaf axils and greenish. The fruits are roundish and green at first and turn purple when ripe, with the flesh being red and the juice milky. Figs taste very good to us humans raw in salads or delicious dishes also warm, but are also very popular dried.
The entire fig tree is poisonous to dogs, but especially the milky juice of the fruit and the unripe fruit. It is also a good idea to make sure that your dog does not play with a stick from the fig tree.
Common fig is also known as:
- common fig tree
- edible fig tree
- fig tree
What should I do if my dog ate Common fig?
How toxic is Common fig?
| Toxicity: | (toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | The entire fig tree is poisonous to pets, but especially the milky sap of the fruits and the unripe fruits. |
| Toxic time: | spring, summer, autumn |
| Antidote: | Unknown |
If your dog shows symptoms of poisoning, it is always an emergency! Time is critical for your dog's life. You should immediately call your vet or the animal emergency services and make sure that a vet is on site and then go there immediately. For the treatment, it helps the vet a lot to know what your dog has ingested.
Occurrence Common fig
| Plant species: | tree, fruit |
| Occurrence: | Gardens |
| Areas: | Europe, Mediterranean region |
| Flowering time: | - |
| Fruit ripening: | summer, autumn |
Symptoms
The following symptoms may appear in case of poisoning with a fig tree:
- skin irritation
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
When ingesting very large amounts, the following symptoms may also appear:
- muscle cramps
- paralysis
- shortness of breath
- death by respiratory paralysis (in case of very severe poisoning)
Treatment
The vet will always try to remove the ingested poison from the body and alleviate the specific symptoms of poisoning.
There are different methods to remove the poison from the body:
1. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: Activated charcoal can absorb toxins. If possible, it should be administered within 2 hours after ingestion of the poison, so that the toxin does not enter the bloodstream.
2. LAXATIVES: The vet may combine the administration of activated charcoal with a laxative.
3. VOMITING: The vet can also induce vomiting using medication to remove the toxin from the body.
To alleviate the symptoms of poisoning, the vet can administer infusions and, if necessary, medication to alleviate the muscle spasms.
More information on dog poisonings can be found here:
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