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Is Climbing French Bean toxic to cats?

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake Climbing'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists climbing french bean as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Phaseolus vulgaris is not individually listed as safe by the ASPCA, and raw common beans contain lectins (phytohaemagglutinin) that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in pets if eaten in quantity; thoroughly cooked beans are far safer. Treat with caution and verify with a vet if a pet eats raw pods or seeds.

What to do if your cat ate climbing french bean

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move climbing french bean out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of climbing french bean to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten climbing french bean, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is climbing french bean toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is climbing french bean toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists climbing french bean as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Phaseolus vulgaris is not individually listed as safe by the ASPCA, and raw common beans contain lectins (phytohaemagglutinin) that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in pets if eaten in quantity; thoroughly cooked beans are far safer. Treat with caution and verify with a vet if a pet eats raw pods or seeds.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats climbing french bean?

Phaseolus vulgaris is not individually listed as safe by the ASPCA, and raw common beans contain lectins (phytohaemagglutinin) that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in pets if eaten in quantity; thoroughly cooked beans are far safer. Treat with caution and verify with a vet if a pet eats raw pods or seeds. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to climbing french bean.

What should I do if my cat ate climbing french bean?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is climbing french bean toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Climbing French Bean is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full climbing french bean pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to climbing french bean?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full climbing french bean pet-safety