Are pointed-leaf ficus poisonous to cats or dogs?
Weeping Fig — Cats: Mild poison · Dogs: Mild poison · Mild severity Poisonous White rubber contains enzymes that irritate the skin and mouth. If your child chews on the leaves or gets irritated by the rubber, Rinse off and see a veterinarian.
Other names: small leaf ficus, weeping ficus
English nameWeeping Fig
Scientific nameFicus benjamina
catMild poison
dogMild poison
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Skin irritation
- Mouth irritation, vomiting (from latex containing physin and psoralen)
What should I do?
Poisonous, white rubber contains enzymes that irritate the skin and mouth. If your child chews on the leaves or gets irritated by the rubber, Rinse off and see a veterinarian.
Used for making preliminary decisions. not a judgment If you eat the plant or have any unusual symptoms, contactAnimal clinic 24 hrs.or veterinarian immediately
Last checked 2026-07-03