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Can dogs eat peas?

Yes, in small amounts.

Fresh or frozen green peas, snap peas, and snow peas are safe for most dogs as an occasional treat. Skip canned peas, which usually have added salt.

Are peas good for dogs?

Peas contain fiber, vitamins, and some protein, and many dogs enjoy frozen peas as a crunchy treat.

How to serve peas

  • Fresh, frozen, or thawed, plain
  • Shell garden peas, as tough pods can be a choking risk for small dogs
  • No butter, salt, or seasoning
  • Avoid canned peas (added salt) and mushy pea or pea soup dishes with onion

Peas in dog food and heart disease

The FDA has been investigating a possible link between some diets with peas, lentils, or potatoes as main ingredients and a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The link isn't proven, and a few peas as a treat are different from a whole diet based on them. If you feed a grain-free food, talk to your vet.

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Frequently asked questions

Can dogs eat frozen peas?

Yes. Plain frozen peas make a good crunchy, low-calorie treat.

Can dogs eat snap peas or snow peas?

Yes, plain and cut into small pieces. The pods are edible but can be a choking risk for small dogs.

Can dogs with kidney problems eat peas?

Check with your vet. Dogs on a kidney or bladder stone diet may need to limit certain foods, including peas.

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