Can Dogs Eat Peas?

  Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes  Summary: “Can dogs have peas?” Learn if dogs can eat peas – from snap peas to green peas, chickpeas to black eyed peas – and whether peas are good for dogs below…    Can Dogs Eat Peas?  You can feed a dog peas, as long as they’re not canned. This is because of the excessive amounts […]

2 min read·Updated: Mar 06, 2025
Can Dogs Eat Peas?

 

Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes 

Summary: Can dogs have peas? Learn if dogs can eat peas – from snap peas to green peas, chickpeas to black eyed peas – and whether peas are good for dogs below 

 

Can Dogs Eat Peas? 

You can feed a dog peas, as long as they’re not canned. This is because of the excessive amounts of sodium present in the canned variety of peas. Plain, unseasoned fresh or frozen peas are the ideal way to serve peas to a dog.  

Be mindful though. As with any new food, regardless of it not being toxic to dogs, it may result in gastrointestinal upset (diarrhoea or vomiting) in the first instance and/or if ingested in large quantities.  

Are Peas Good For Dogs? 

Peas are considered a good source of fibre, antioxidants, protein, vitamins A, B and K, iron, zinc and potassium. They are also low in calories.  

However, peas also contain purines which can pose a problem for dogs with kidney issues. So, if you know your dog has a renal condition, avoid feeding them peas. If you’re unsure, consult with your vet.  

a black soup bowl with a white inside holds a collection of fresh green peas. The bowl is sat on a white, wooden slated surface. The bowl sits to the left of the frame

 

Can Dogs Eat Sugar Snap Peas?  

Yes! As long as they’re unseasoned, fresh or frozen.  

Can Dogs Eat Garden Peas? 

Yes, as long as they’re served unseasoned and aren’t the canned variety.  

Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? 

If the chickpeas are tinned in water and are plain, and as long as they’re soaked and cooked thoroughly, dogs can have a spoonful or so of chickpeas in moderation as a treat – just not if they’ve been turned into a dip like hummus 

Sources

Author Reisen, Jan “Can Dogs Eat Peas?” American Kennel Club, Aug 06. 2021 https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-peas/  

Author Dr. Miller, Andrew MRCVS “Can Dogs Eat Peas?” Pure Pet Food, Dec 14. 2022 https://www.purepetfood.com/help/can-dogs-eat-peas

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Becca Trigg is a content creator and pet-industry writer, with over 5 years of experience at PetLab Co. She is an all round animal lover, with a keen interest in canine joint health, dental hygiene and nutrition. When she’s not typing away in the office, she can be found sitting in a country pub, growing chillies or cuddling up with her family dog Maggie, a chocolate Labrador.

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