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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Bean Plant

Also known as: Green Bean Plant, String Bean, Snap Bean

plant • agricultural
Toxic compound: Phytohaemagglutinin (lectin)

What Happens

Raw green beans and bean plants contain phytohaemagglutinin (lectin) causing severe GI distress. Cooked beans safer but still not ideal for cats.

Timeline

Symptoms within 1-4 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Do This Right Now

Remove plant material. Call vet if raw beans or plants eaten.

When to Worry

Severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy

Vet Consultation

Call vet if raw beans ingested. May need supportive care and fluids.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.

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