My dog ate rosary pea (precatory bean) — what should I do?
🚨 RED — Go to an emergency vet NOW
Abrin; chewed seeds are deadly.
What to do now
- Call an emergency vet or animal poison control right now, even if your dog seems fine — signs can be delayed.
- Head to the nearest emergency vet; call ahead on the way.
- Remove any remaining material and keep packaging/labels — the vet will want product names and amounts.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control expert tells you to.
- Note the time it was eaten, roughly how much, and your dog's weight.
Why it's a problem
Abrin; chewed seeds are deadly.
Symptoms to watch for
Vomiting, bloody diarrhea, collapse.
When: Hours to days
Frequently asked questions
Is rosary pea (precatory bean) dangerous for dogs?
Yes. Abrin; chewed seeds are deadly. Treat it as an emergency and contact an emergency vet or animal poison control immediately.
What are the symptoms if my dog ate rosary pea (precatory bean)?
Vomiting, bloody diarrhea, collapse.
How soon do symptoms appear after a dog eats rosary pea (precatory bean)?
Hours to days
What should I do if my dog ate rosary pea (precatory bean)?
Call an emergency vet or animal poison control right now, even if your dog seems fine — signs can be delayed. Head to the nearest emergency vet; call ahead on the way.
Who can I call for help?
ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661, both 24/7 (fees may apply), or your nearest emergency vet.
Dose guidance
No reliable dog-specific threshold is published for home use, so any amount should be discussed with your vet or a poison hotline.
Sources
Last verified against these sources: 2026-10-13. Where sources disagree, PawPanic uses the more conservative guidance.
Also known as: jequirity bean · Category: Plant · Last reviewed 2026-10-14