Peas are a healthy and popular side dish in home cooking. But does the same also apply to dogs? We'll tell you.

In a nutshell

  • feed only boiled peas
  • no dried peas or canned peas
  • fresh or frozen peas
  • can cause bloating and diarrhea
  • do not feed to dogs with kidney disease

It all depends on the preparation

Wet food often contains a complete menu of meat, vegetables and a side dish. The dog should get a nutritious and balanced diet that is comparable to the meals of its humans. More often, dog owners will also find peas on the list of ingredients. With the right preparation, feeding peas is no problem at all.

The best way to prepare your dog is to boil fresh or frozen peas. You should pay attention to the following:

  • don't use salt
  • Don't season the peas
  • do not toss in butter

Prepared in this way, peas are a healthy side dish with many nutrients. Nevertheless, they should only be fed as an unusual supplement.

Canned peas are high in preservatives and sodium, so avoid them. The situation is similar with dried peas, which are not only difficult to digest, but also contain additives.

Notice: Peas are also suitable for overweight dogs as they are low in calories and sugar.

Raw peas are a no-go

Raw peas can cause significant harm to your dog. Like all raw legumes, they contain the substance phasin, which dogs cannot tolerate. Phasin causes the red blood cells to clump together and the following symptoms of poisoning can occur:

  • Vomit
  • Stomach cramps
  • bloody diarrhea
  • fever
  • Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract

Peas cause flatulence

Only feed peas in moderation as, like humans, they can cause flatulence. The mostly painful flatulence is caused by the contained tannin. This tannin acts on your animal's digestive tract in large or regular amounts of peas. In addition to flatulence, constipation can also occur. In large dog breeds, it can promote stomach torsion in the long term.

Notice: Dogs suffering from kidney problems should not be given peas in their food. The purines contained in peas are harmless to healthy dogs, but can cause significant damage to dogs with kidney disease.

Regularity strengthens the digestive tract

If you give your dog small portions of peas on a regular basis, his gastrointestinal tract can also get used to the substances in the peas. As a result, painful flatulence occurs less frequently. It doesn't just have to be peas as a side dish. Other cooked legumes or vegetables also help to get used to it.

frequently asked Questions

Why are boiled peas healthy?

Peas are a strong source of protein. Dogs need proteins for their musculoskeletal system, muscles, shiny coat and various metabolic processes. Likewise, peas consist of amino acids that are good for muscle and connective tissue. Other valuable ingredients are vitamins and trace elements & fiber.

How long do peas have to cook for the poisonous phasin to be destroyed?

Boil your dog's peas for at least 30 minutes.

Which type of vegetable is more suitable for the four-legged companion?

You can feed your dog raw carrots, celery, cucumber or salad without hesitation, cooked potatoes, broccoli, pumpkin or zucchini are also good. Make sure you chop hard vegetables well, grate or puree them. This way your dog cannot choke while eating. The vegetables should also not be seasoned, especially not with salt, hot spices, onions or garlic. Many types of fruit such as apples, pears, cherries and plums (without seeds!) and edible berries of all kinds are also good.

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