legumes

These days, many cat and dog parents are introducing human-grade ingredients for their pets to try. From giving seafood to vegan alternatives, it’s a great way to expand your pup’s palate and add variety to his meals and treats. However, not all ingredients safe for humans are automatically good for canines. Before feeding your dog… Continue reading Which legumes and beans can your dog eat? [We reviewed 12 options!]

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… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Snow Peas?

Yes, dogs can eat garden peas in moderation. Garden peas are a type of legume that canine pets can eat. In fact, it is commonly used as an ingredient for dog food since the edible seeds contain vitamins A, B, and K, folate, and potassium. It is also known as green peas, English peas, and… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Garden Peas?

Yes, dogs can eat snap peas in limited amounts. Snap peas or sugar snap peas are edible, round-shaped seeds found inside thick pods. They are a kind of pea that can be eaten raw or cooked. In the latter form, they are often served steamed or stir-fried. Aside from providing dietary fiber, snap peas are… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Snap Peas?

Yes, dogs can eat cooked and unflavoured lupin beans in moderation. Also known as lupini, lupin beans are a member of the genus Lupinus and belong to the legume family. These yellow-coloured beans have sweet and bitter varieties, and are typically used in many Mediterranean cuisines. They are also used as an ingredient in vegan… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Lupin Beans?

Yes, dogs can eat small amounts of great northern beans that are plainly cooked.  Belonging to the family Phaseolus vulgaris, great northern beans are edible legumes that are popular throughout North America. Similar to navy beans, these beans are commonly used for soups, stews, and casseroles because of their size and flavour.  Your canine pet… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Great Northern Beans?

Yes, dogs can occasionally eat small amounts of plainly cooked navy beans. Originally cultivated in the Americas, navy beans are known for their small, white, oval appearance. The bean got its moniker as it was constantly served to the sailors of the US Navy. However, this legume has many other names: haricot, pearl haricot, Boston,… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Navy Beans?

No, dogs cannot eat refried beans because of its ingredients. Refried beans is a popular Mexican dish consisting of cooked mashed beans. It commonly uses pinto, black, or kidney beans as its base. The legumes are cooked or stewed, then converted into paste with a masher or fine mesh sieve. Then, the paste is intensely… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Refried Beans?

It depends. Originally from East Asia, soybeans contain the highest amount of plant-based protein compared to other bean varieties. Soy is good for dogs as long as he is not allergic or intolerant to it. This legume is packed with potassium, vitamins, iron, and dietary fiber, which are all good for dogs. It is also… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Soybeans?

Yes, dogs can eat plainly cooked lima beans occasionally. A member of the legume family, lima beans are soft in texture and green in appearance. These edible beans come in many names such as Madagascar beans, wax beans, double beans, butter beans, sieva beans, and chad beans. Lima beans are low in fat, high in… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Lima Beans?

Yes, cats can eat carob in moderation. Carob is a flowering evergreen tree or shrub that is a member of the legume family, Fabaceae. The carob pulp is usually transformed into flour. Meanwhile, the dried pod is turned into powder, and is commonly used as a substitute for chocolate. However, unlike chocolate that contains theobromine… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Carob?

Yes, dogs can eat kidney beans as long as they are cooked plainly. Kidney beans are high in antioxidants and great sources of plant-based protein. These legumes come from the flowering plant family Fabaceae. Kidney beans are often included in spicy stews and soups such as chili con carne and brenebon. They can be cooked… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Kidney Beans?