Can Dogs Eat Snow Peas?

Yes, dogs can eat snow peas occasionally in small amounts.

Also called Mennonite peas, sugar peas, and Chinese peas, snow peas are legumes with seeds found inside closed pods. Compared to snap peas that have thick pod walls, these peas have flat, thinner pods and can be eaten as a whole. However, it’s best to remove the strings found along its edges beforehand. Though they can be eaten raw, snow peas are usually boiled or steamed to make them easier to digest. 

Dogs can eat snow peas since they contain nutrients that will benefit his body. This includes his immune, visual, and digestive systems. However, because of the purine compound found in Chinese peas, it shouldn’t be given to dogs with kidney problems. 

How to feed snow peas to your dog: With your veterinarian’s approval, let your dog try a piece of the cooked pod. Do not season it with salt, garlic, onion, and other potentially toxic ingredients. See how he reacts to it in the next 24 hours. If no problems arise, you can slowly add it to his diet. 

When serving your dog frozen or commercially packaged snow peas, make sure these were not prepared with flavourings that might be harmful for him. Similarly, do not serve him preserved peas that are typically pickled beforehand.  

Here are three ideas for snow pea treats your dog will love:

1. Serve him one lightly roasted snow pea pod and watch how he enjoys its texture and taste.
2. Chop a pod and mash the seeds of the snow pea. Mix them into your dog’s meal.  
3. Treat your dog to a piece of fresh legume from your backyard garden.

In summary: High in plant-derived protein and nutrients, snow peas can be served to your pooch as long as he does not have any existing kidney conditions. Be sure to follow your vet’s serving recommendation to prevent bloating, gas, and abdominal pain. 

Browse through our “can dogs eat” category to discover which other food types you can safely give your canine pet.

References: 

Can Dogs Eat This? The Ultimate Guide To 105 Food Items

What’s the Difference Between Snow Peas, Snap Peas, and Garden Peas?

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