PupkeeperToxicEmergency
Is rosary pea (jequirity bean) toxic to dogs?
Highly toxic. Rosary pea seeds contain abrin; a chewed or broken seed can cause severe, sometimes bloody vomiting and diarrhea, shock and death.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Take any seeds or plant pieces away from your dog.
- Bring a seed in a bag, or a photo, to help identify it.
- Get to a vet right away, even if your dog seems fine.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Don't leave the seeds where your dog can reach them.
Signs to watch for
- Severe vomiting
- Diarrhea, sometimes bloody
- Tremors
- Fast heart rate
- Fever
- Shock or collapse
Why
The seeds contain abrin and abric acid. The poison is released when the hard seed coat is broken, for example by chewing.
Sources
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.