Why dogs can have it
Green peas are not toxic to dogs. They contain plant protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, and small soft peas are easy to eat.
Eaten in large amounts, the fibre can cause wind or diarrhoea, so peas should only be a small extra. Tinned peas can be high in salt, so fresh or frozen ones are the better choice. Peas contain purines, so if your dog has kidney problems or urinary stones, ask your vet before giving them.
How to give it
- Give fresh or frozen peas, boiled without salt or steamed.
- Mix a little into the meal or give them as a treat.
- The first time, give very little and watch how your dog feels.
What to watch out for
- Too many peas can cause bloating, wind or diarrhoea.
- Tinned peas can be high in salt.
- Peas with butter, ham, onion or sauce are not suitable for dogs.
- If your dog has kidney problems or urinary stones, ask your vet before giving them.
What to give instead
- Carrots Yes, carrots are fine for dogs: raw or cooked, unseasoned and cut into pieces, they make a crunchy, low-calorie treat. Safe
- Pumpkin Yes, plain cooked pumpkin flesh without sugar or spices is fine for dogs, but not the skin, the stem or pumpkin pie filling. Safe
- Courgettes Yes, courgettes are fine for dogs: raw or cooked, without oil, salt or spices, they make a light, low-calorie treat. Safe
- Sweet potatoes Yes, plain boiled or baked sweet potato without salt, butter or spices is fine for dogs, peeled and cut into small pieces. Safe
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