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Pet safety answer · Cited to NC State Extension

Is Fiddle Leaf Fig safe for cats?

Why it's toxic

Toxic principles: insoluble calcium oxalates

Clinical signs in cats: Oral irritation, burning of the mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

Severity rating: mild

Source

Classification per the NC State Plant Toolbox (the ASPCA database has no entry for Fiddle Leaf Fig). Verified 2026-05-28. We update these answers when the source changes the classification.

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