Can Dogs Eat Figs? Yes, in moderation: Safe Amount by Weight

In moderation

Yes, in moderation

dogs can eat a small amount of fresh fig flesh. Figs are high in fiber and sugar, so too many cause diarrhea. Keep dogs away from fig trees and houseplants (Ficus): the leaves and sap are irritating.

Figs for dogs at a glance

Can dogs eat it?	In moderation
Calories	About 9 kcal per quarter of a small fresh fig
Main benefit	Fiber, potassium and calcium
Main risk	High in sugar; too much can cause diarrhea
Puppies?	In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs

How many figs can a dog eat?

Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One quarter of a small fresh fig has about 9 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if figs were the only treat.

Dog weight	Daily treat budget	Max figs per day
10 lb (4.5 kg)	35 kcal	3.5 × quarter of a small fresh fig
20 lb (9.1 kg)	59 kcal	6.5 × quarter of a small fresh fig
40 lb (18.1 kg)	98 kcal	10 × quarter of a small fresh fig
60 lb (27.2 kg)	133 kcal	14 × quarter of a small fresh fig
80 lb (36.3 kg)	166 kcal	18 × quarter of a small fresh fig

Benefits and risks

Benefits

Fiber, potassium and calcium
Natural antioxidants
Soft texture

Risks

High in sugar; too much can cause diarrhea
Fig plant sap and leaves irritate the mouth, stomach and skin
Fig bars and dried figs are concentrated sugar

How to feed figs to your dog

Offer a small piece of fresh, ripe fig
No more than one or two pieces at a time
Avoid fig bars and dried figs

What if my dog ate too much figs?

Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your dog seems unwell.

Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.

Figs and dogs: FAQ

Can dogs have figs?

Yes, dogs can eat a small amount of fresh fig flesh. Figs are high in fiber and sugar, so too many cause diarrhea. Keep dogs away from fig trees and houseplants (Ficus): the leaves and sap are irritating.

Are fig trees toxic to dogs?

Yes, mildly. The ASPCA lists the fig plant as toxic because its sap can irritate the mouth, stomach and skin.

Can puppies eat figs?

Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.

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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.

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