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My dog ate undercooked lima beans. Are they safe or toxic for dogs?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 years and 3 months old

Hi. I cooked some baby lima beans tonight and fed some to my dogs. They weigh around 15 and 23 lbs. When I ate some I realied the beans were not cooked all the way. I read that it could actually kill your dogs if they get sick on them. So I tried to induce vomiting with peroxide (yes 3%), but it was old so it didn't work. Is it going to be ok or am I in trouble of hurting them? I'm alone and have not money or car to take them to a vet

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on February 18, 2018

Baby Lima beans toxicity is inactived by moist heat, and is also related to the dose of consumption. However, there are no resources I can find that list a toxic dose. I expect that even if they weren’t soft that the boiling you did would likely inactivate the toxin. However, if you have any concerns please have them seen by a veterinarian. Best of luck and Thank You for using Pet Coach.

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