Fig

Indian Rubber Plant
Additional Common Names: Weeping Fig, Indian Rubber Plant
Scientific Name: Ficus benjamina
Family: Moraceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Proteolytic enzyme (ficin), psoralen (ficusin)
Clinical Signs: Gastrointestinal and dermal irritation

If you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, call the ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible.*

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