Green Beans

Q: Can cats eat Green Beans? — CatToxic

Safe: Yes — safe in small amounts. Green beans are safe for cats and provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Raw, steamed, or frozen are all safe. Avoid green beans prepared with butter, salt, onions, or garlic. Cats may or may not enjoy vegetables, but a small amount of plain green bean is harmless.

Safe

Verdict

Yes — safe in small amounts.

Source: ASPCA

Verdict

Green beans are safe for cats and provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Raw, steamed, or frozen are all safe. Avoid green beans prepared with butter, salt, onions, or garlic. Cats may or may not enjoy vegetables, but a small amount of plain green bean is harmless.

Symptoms to watch for

• none expected from plain green beans

What to do

Serve plain and steamed or raw, cut into small pieces.

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