Contains ricin, one of the most potent natural toxins. A single bean can be lethal.
Dogs
Emergency risk
Cats
Emergency risk
Risk level
Danger
Symptoms
Severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, dehydration, seizures, organ failure, death
What to do now
EMERGENCY. Rush to vet immediately.
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Open hubSevere vomiting, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, dehydration, seizures, organ failure, death
EMERGENCY. Rush to vet immediately.
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