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Is Castor Bean (Ricinus) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
📷 Raúl A. Ruiz M. · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
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Castor Bean is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Highly toxic
| Who | Safety |
|---|---|
| 🐱 Cats | Highly toxic |
| 🐶 Dogs | Highly toxic |
| 🧑 Humans | Highly toxic |
Symptoms in pets
If a cat or dog chews or ingests Castor Bean, reported signs include:
- death
- diarrhea
- organ failure
- ricin poisoning
- vomiting
Most affected parts: seeds esp..
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This applies across the Ricinus genus, including: Ricinus communis.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Castor Bean, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).