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Are Ficus Houseplants Poisonous to Dogs?
Are Ficus Houseplants Poisonous to Dogs?. Rubber tree plants and weeping figs are just two of the house plants in the Ficus genus labeled with the everyday moniker of "Ficus." Growing as trees, shrubs and vines, these plants can pose a hazard to household dogs.
Rubber tree plants and weeping figs are just two of the house plants in the Ficus genus labeled with the everyday moniker of "Ficus." Growing as trees, shrubs and vines, these plants can pose a hazard to household dogs.
Toxicity
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals identifies plants in the Ficus genus as toxic to dogs. The plants contain two known toxins: ficin, a proteolytic enzyme and ficusin, a psoralen.
Effects
Ficus plants can cause itchy, swollen or red skin. Ingestion leads to irritation of the mouth, hypersalivation, nausea and vomiting. Lethal doses are dependent upon the individual animal. Vomiting, bloody feces and lack of energy, mark a potentially lethal reaction to the ficin found in Ficus plants, according to the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
Warning
Seek emergency veterinary medical care if you suspect your dog is suffering a reaction from eating a Ficus plant.
