Black Beans: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, fully cooked black beans are not toxic to healthy dogs, but canned, salted, seasoned, or undercooked beans can cause digestive upset or add unsafe ingredients.

Safe serving: A small spoonful of plain, fully cooked beans with no salt, oil, garlic, onion, sauce, or seasoning.

Plain, fully cooked black beans are not considered toxic to cats, but cats do not need them and even a small amount can cause gas, vomiting, or diarrhea.