Is castor bean poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet nowCastor bean is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now if your pet has eaten any of it. The flowers, leaves, sap/juice, and seeds are poisonous.
- Dogs Call a vet now
- Cats Call a vet now
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now.
- Note which plant, which part, how much, and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give your pet any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Castor bean is listed as a problem for dogs and cats.[1]
- Scientific name
- Ricinus
- Poisonous parts
- flowers, leaves, sap/juice, seeds
What the experts say
“Problems: Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Children, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses, Weedy”
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Common questions
Is castor bean poisonous to dogs?
Yes. Castor bean is listed as a problem for dogs.[1]
Is castor bean dangerous for cats too?
Yes. Castor bean is listed as a problem for cats.[1]
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages