Weeping fig is slightly toxic for dogs
Ficus benjamina 
The weeping fig (ficus) is an evergreen shrub or tree with brown branches and small green leaves. It is a member of the Moraceae (mulberry) family and is native to India, Nepal, Burma, Malaysia, Bangladesh, China and Australia. In its native habitat, it can reach a height of 10 metres, but here it tends to stay at room height. As a houseplant it does not flower, in its homelands it bears small figs that can turn orange-red.
All parts of the weeping fig (ficus) are slightly poisonous, especially the milky sap, which can cause allergies in dogs.
Weeping fig is also known as:
- benjamin fig
- ficus tree
- ficus
What should I do if my dog ate Weeping fig?
How toxic is Weeping fig?
| Toxicity: | (slightly toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | All parts of the Ficus benjamina are poisonous, but especially the milky sap, which can cause allergies. |
| Toxic time: | winter, 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 Weeping fig
| Plant species: | Shrub, Indoor plant |
| Occurrence: | Indoor |
| Areas: | Asia |
| Flowering time: | - |
| Fruit ripening: | - |
Symptoms
The following symptoms may occur in case of poisoning with the weeping fig:
- allergic skin reactions
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
In the case of severe poisoning, the following symptoms may also occur:
- cramps
- paralysis
- shortness of breath
- death may occur due to respiratory paralysis
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.
If the symptoms of poisoning are very severe, the vet may give infusions and anticonvulsant medication.
More information on dog poisonings can be found here:
Preventing, identifying and treating poisoning in dogs
Further poisonous plants from A to Z
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