Yes, dogs are generally allowed to eat peas. In fact, peas are very healthy for our furry friends. Peas are one of the preferred sources of protein, as they have many beneficial properties due to their low fat content. To give you an overview, we have listed the 5 benefits of peas in dog food:

• build muscle
• prevent fluctuations in blood sugar levels
• reduce risk of diabetes and strengthen the immune system
• reduce risk of diarrhea or constipation, by regulating moisture in the gut
• Reducing the risk of muscle atrophy and cataracts thanks to lutein and zeaxanthin

However, we will now explain what you should bear in mind when processing peas:

Canned peas with carrots - harmless or poisonous?

Peas are generally not poisonous to dogs. However, it is important that the peas are cooked, otherwise your pet may experience unpleasant flatulence. Legumes are more difficult to digest when raw than cooked, but they are not poisonous when raw.

However, you should avoid eating canned peas. Such products often contain relatively high levels of sodium and sugar. A high sodium content can affect the water and electrolyte balance, which can lead to an uneven distribution of water in the body. Excessive sugar consumption can lead to diabetes. The classic canned pea and carrot mixture should therefore not be fed to your dog.

Vitamin bomb and protein supplier combined in dog food

Peas, also known as garden peas or edible peas, are a legume and are therefore the oldest known cultivated representatives of this plant family. The vegetable originally comes from Asia Minor and was used as a source of protein. There are various forms, including field peas, palmer peas, marrowfat peas and sugar snap peas.

Pulses such as peas contain many important vitamins such as A, B6, C and K. They are also rich in trace elements such as iron, potassium, zinc and magnesium. Peas are therefore not only healthy, but can also promote muscle building thanks to their low fat and fiber content and amino acid composition. The many vitamins and low fat content make peas a high-quality source of protein in dog food.

BARFing: The different processing forms:

Peas can be used in different processing forms as a vegetable supplement in the BARF diet. We show you the advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of processing:

The legume as flour

Pea flour is a ground powder made from dried peas. This ingredient is often used as an alternative to grain or to supplement nutrients, particularly in dog cookies, but also in dog food. Especially in vegan dog food, the addition of pea flour is very useful due to the many vitamins and fiber.

The flour contains fiber, which can promote digestion and increase the feeling of satiety.

Since pea flour has not been used as an ingredient in dog food for long, there are hardly any studies on the long-term effects of pea flour on dogs. In general, if your dog is allergic to legumes, consumption of pea flour should be avoided.

Pea flakes

Pea flakes are produced by drying ripe peas and grinding them into fine flakes. The nutrients are largely retained in the process. As the pea flakes are easily digestible, they can be used as a food supplement for BARF.

Pea pods

If your dog suffers from allergies, for example, soy can be used as an alternative. Soy has a high protein quality and is therefore often used in dog food. Dried soybeans contain around 35% protein.

Pea soup

Pea pods should be fed with caution. Sugar snap peas, for example, are often eaten by humans including the pod. Our pets can digest pods, but they pose a choking hazard. It is therefore best to cut pea pods into small pieces so that your furry friend can enjoy them without any problems.

Dog food without the legume

You can also give the legume to your furry friend in the form of pea soup. This is a particularly good option for lazy four-legged friends. However, make sure that you don't add too many spices such as salt or sugar to the soup when cooking it yourself.

Adult Tetra Pak: Unser pflanzliches Hundefutter mit Erbsen

Wie gut Erbsen in einer Rezeptur funktionieren können, zeigt unser Nassfutter VEGDOG Adult Tetra Pak. Das vegane Alleinfuttermittel für ausgewachsene Hunde kombiniert Erbsen mit weiteren pflanzlichen Zutaten wie Lupine, Haferflocken, Kartoffeln und Brokkoli. So entsteht eine ausgewogene Mahlzeit mit pflanzlichen Proteinen, Ballaststoffen sowie wichtigen Aminosäuren, Vitaminen und Mineralstoffen. Besonders praktisch: Das Nassfutter ist im Tetra Pak erhältlich und daher handlich, platzsparend und gut für unterwegs geeignet.

Entdecke in unserem Blogbeitrag 5 geniale Einsatzmöglichkeiten für das ADULT Tetra Pak.

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Wenn du Erbsen selbst verarbeitest oder als Ergänzung zum Hauptfutter nutzt, stehen dir verschiedene Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung. Jede Form hat ihre eigenen Vorzüge für die Nährstoffaufnahme deines Hundes:

Erbsenmehl als getreidefreie Alternative

Erbsenmehl wird aus getrockneten Erbsen gewonnen und ist reich an Ballaststoffen. Es eignet sich hervorragend als Bindemittel für selbstgebackene Hundekekse oder als nährstoffreiche Ergänzung, um das Sättigungsgefühl zu fördern.

Leicht verdauliche Erbsenflocken

Flocken sind ideal für eine schnelle Zubereitung. Durch das Dämpfen bei der Herstellung sind sie bereits aufgeschlossen und daher besonders gut verträglich. Sie lassen sich wunderbar unter das tägliche Futter mischen, beispielsweise für selbst gekochte Rationen.

Ganze Erbsenschoten richtig füttern

Bei Schoten (z.B. Zuckerschoten) solltest du vorsichtig sein. Da sie recht fest sind, können sie mitunter verschluckt werden. Schneide sie daher lieber in kleine Stücke, damit dein Hund sie ohne Risiko genießen kann. Zudem enthalten die Schoten deutlich mehr Fasern als die Erbse selbst. Hier sollte getestet werden, wie gut dein Hund diese verträgt.