Is it okay for dogs to eat figs?

I have a fig tree in my backyard and I am not sure it will be safe for my new dog.

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Answer by Anonymous

My 100 pound labradoodle gobbled tons of figs from my tree and experienced vomiting, diarrhea, and lots of bloody watery stool. IV fluids and a series of antibiotics seems to be treating him, but be careful. Figs are NOT poisonous, but if too many are eaten, they can be problematic.

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Answer by Anonymous

My dog eats the fermented figs off the ground beneath our fig tree.... then he gets all crazy and rambunctious....or shall I say doggy drunk....he loves the dried up chewy figs.....he is a true fig stoner....I have to pick 'em up before he gets to wasted....

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posted by Anonymous
Raw eggs: an enzyme in raw eggs interferes with absorption of a B vitamin. Can cause skin problems as well as problems with your dog's coat if raw eggs are fed for a long time. Also there is the possibility of food poisoning from bacteria like Salmonella or E. coli. add a comment

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Answer by amystark (5)

My dog is a healthy, happy 16 year old. She scores a few bites of whatever I eat - including fig newtons. In the last year I found out about onions so I don't use onions in recipes. No chocolate, ever. She really only wants meat. Anonymous doesn't know all!

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Answer by ipk (53)

I beleive it is okay for dogs to eat figs. Figs are a fruit and grow naturally in the wild where animals would have no problem getting to them.

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Answer by MartinFarmakov (285)

Of course. Don't bother stopping your dog to eat figs. My dog eats everything i eat. He eats apples, bananas, grapes, beans and a lot of other stuff. He eats absolutely everything. Give him to eat what ever he wants, but make sure its for eating. :)

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posted by Anonymous
I hate to tell you this but it\'s not good for your dog to eat what you eat. Grapes can be toxic.. Their systems cannot digest the rich foods that we eat. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
I agree with the anonymous user. Please don't think that it is logical for you to give advice on something you know nothing about. Grapes can be very toxic to dogs along with many other things that humans eat. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Don't ever give your dog grapes or raisins, avocado, macadamia nuts, chocolate, coffee, onions, garlic, tomatoes, raw salmon, the list goes on. Google "foods unsafe for dogs". add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Grapes will put your dog in Rhenal failure. You are foolish to feed your dog the food you eat and shouldnt have a pet if you are not going to research their safety. Apples are also considered toxic to dogs. Educate yourself! add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Please Martin do not tell people it's ok to give dogs grapes. They cause acute kidney failure in a number of dogs, and we don't know why. The only way to know is to give tour dog some and see what happens, and that's not a good risk! add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Apples are not toxic to dogs. The seeds contain a minute amount of cyanide, but a dog would have to eat tons to have a negative effect. Grapes, raisins, onion, macadamia nuts, and cocoa are the big ones add a comment

posted by Anonymous
never give dogs grapes ,onions,rasins,chocalate,or anything with nutmeg in it.or raw eggs these can be posin to your dog . add a comment

posted by Anonymous
My vet said grapes are toxic to dogs kidneys. add a comment

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grapes are extremely toxic to dogs. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
That's wonderful information...if the title of this thread was "Can my dog eat grapes?" Sadly, it's not. add a comment

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Beware of grapes & raisins: they can cause kidney failure within just 24 hours IF your dog is susceptible. Be careful of onions & garlic: they destroy the dog's red blood cells, causing anemia that develops very quickly after ingestion. add a comment

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No macadamia nuts because they can be fatal. As few as six raw or roasted macadamia nuts can poison a dog ill. Symptoms of poisoning include muscle tremors, weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters, vomiting, elevated body temperature, and rapid heart rate. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
grapes are really bad for dogs. add a comment

Reply by loridee (0):
to MartinFarmakov .... Grapes can be a danger to your dog as well. add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

i have a fig tree in my back yard and i think my dog ate part of a branch and she has vommited 3 times and every couple hours she trys to scratch her gums and shes drooling alot kinda scary

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posted by Anonymous
Candy&gum, toothpaste, baked goods, and some diet foods are sweetened with xylitol. Xylitol can cause your dog's blood sugar to drop and can also cause liver failure. Initial symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, and loss of coordination. The dog may have seizures. Liver failure can occur within just a few days! add a comment

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Answer by dsmith508 (4)

I have 3 dogs and a fig tree. I gave my dogs a small amount of figs and all three became sick afterwards. I am not sure if its ok but I`m not doing it again.

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Answer by Aschniedder (3)

My dog gets many figs a day. Blue usually gets them for treats. He hasn't gotten sick yet. I hope he won't ! ! ! !

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Answer by Anonymous

My dogs got fig cookies or oatmeal cookies for a treat everyday...

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Answer by Anonymous

Chocolate contains theobromine. It's in all kinds of chocolate, even white chocolate: most dangerous kinds are dark chocolate, chocolate mulch, and unsweetened baking chocolate. Eating chocolate, even just licking the icing bowl, can cause voniting, diarrhea, and excessive thirsty; can also cause abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures, and death.

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Answer by otg1970 (0)

My dogs eat the figs that fall off our tree onto the porch. they seem to love them and the younger one will even jump to reach the higher ones! It makes them poop more, but they actually seem to feel better (more energy, etc.) after eating them.

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