Can dogs eat figs?
AKC says fresh figs are generally safe for dogs if you offer only the soft inside and only occasionally. The leaves, bark and branches can be harmful (AKC), and ASPCA lists Ficus species such as the weeping fig as toxic to dogs.
How to serve it: fresh, soft inside only, in small pieces
Good to know: Dried figs and Fig Newtons are a poor treat because of the sugar, and too many figs can cause diarrhea (AKC). Pet Poison Helpline also lists the common fig among the Ficus species with irritating sap.
How much is okay
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. Enter your dog’s weight:
Figs
up to 3.0 oz a day
85 g · about 1½ figs
10% of 629 kcal a day, for a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity. If your dog gets other treats too, give less.
Questions
What amount of figs is okay for my dog?
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. For a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity weighing 22 lb, that’s up to 3.0 oz (85 g) (about 1½ figs) a day. Work out the amount for your dog above.
Sources
- AKC – Can Dogs Eat Figs?
- ASPCA Toxic and Non-toxic Plants – Fig (Ficus benjamina, toxic to dogs)
- ASPCA Toxic and Non-toxic Plants – Weeping Fig (Ficus sp., toxic to dogs)
- Pet Poison Helpline – Ficus (incl. common fig: irritating sap)
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (74 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026