Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Mortgage Lifter Bean toxic to dogs?

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dragon Tongue'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mortgage lifter bean as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog 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. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is not individually listed as non-toxic on the ASPCA database, so it is not affirmed pet-safe. Raw and undercooked beans contain phytohaemagglutinin (a lectin) that causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and unripe pods/foliage can cause GI upset in cats and dogs. Treat as mildly toxic, keep pets from raw pods, and verify with a vet on ingestion.

What to do if your dog ate mortgage lifter bean

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move mortgage lifter 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 mortgage lifter bean to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is mortgage lifter bean toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is mortgage lifter bean toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mortgage lifter bean as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is not individually listed as non-toxic on the ASPCA database, so it is not affirmed pet-safe. Raw and undercooked beans contain phytohaemagglutinin (a lectin) that causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and unripe pods/foliage can cause GI upset in cats and dogs. Treat as mildly toxic, keep pets from raw pods, and verify with a vet on ingestion.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats mortgage lifter bean?

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is not individually listed as non-toxic on the ASPCA database, so it is not affirmed pet-safe. Raw and undercooked beans contain phytohaemagglutinin (a lectin) that causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and unripe pods/foliage can cause GI upset in cats and dogs. Treat as mildly toxic, keep pets from raw pods, and verify with a vet on ingestion. 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 dog has had access to mortgage lifter bean.

What should I do if my dog ate mortgage lifter bean?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 mortgage lifter bean toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mortgage Lifter Bean is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full mortgage lifter bean pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to mortgage lifter bean?

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

Full mortgage lifter bean pet-safety