Can a Dog Eat Peas?

Peas belong to the legume family and are a popular vegetable with people due to their high protein content. But can dogs also eat peas? Here you can find out whether peas are safe for dogs and whether your four-legged friend can tolerate the vegetables well.

Peas for Dogs in Brief

• With around seven percent protein, peas have a very high protein content.
• The vegetables contain important trace elements such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
• Peas are absolutely non-toxic for dogs, but can only be fed when cooked.
• If consumed in excess, legumes can cause gas in dogs.

Peas – Healthy Protein Bombs for Dogs

The little green vegetables are a real protein bomb and provide your dog with important protein, which is especially important for building muscle. With a water content of around 70 percent and a negligibly low-fat content, peas are low in calories and low in sugar. The vegetable is therefore also suitable for overweight dogs and dogs with diabetes.

Peas for Dogs: Raw or Cooked?

Make sure you only feed your dog peas that have been cooked.

Raw peas are very difficult to digest and are poorly tolerated by dogs. This is due, among other things, to the tannins it contains, which dogs cannot tolerate.

Cooked peas, on the other hand, can be digested well by your fur nose and still contain all the important nutrients. In addition to raw peas, you should also avoid canned peas and dried peas, as these are difficult to digest and usually contain additives and preservatives.

So only prepare fresh or freshly thawed, boiled peas for your dog. Please do not use salt when cooking and do not season the vegetables.

Beware of Bloating From Peas

Like all legumes, peas can cause gas in dogs. Make sure that you only feed peas in moderation so that your dog can digest the vegetables well and that there is no excessive amount of air in the digestive tract. By the way: the more often the dog eats peas, the more the gastrointestinal tract gets used to it and the less unpleasant flatulence occurs. It is best to give your dog the vegetables regularly, but always in small portions.