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Are pea plants poisonous to dogs?

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Keeping in mind that fruits and vegetables are not necessary to a dog's diet and should be thought of as an occasional treat, peas are not toxic or poisonous to dogs.


Are pea plants poisonous?

Since they are members of the legume family, people often wonder, can you eat sweet peas? No! All sweet peas plants are toxic. You've probably heard that pea vine can be eaten (and boy, is it delicious!), but that is in reference to the English pea (Pisum sativum), a completely different animal than sweet peas.

Are sweet pea plants toxic to dogs?

A:No, dogs should never eat sweet peas. They actually come from a flowering perennial vining legume plant that contains the toxin beta-aminoproprionitrite.

Are sugar snap pea plants poisonous to dogs?

Green peas, including sugar snap peas, snow peas, and English peas are safe to share with your dog. In fact, you may find that your dog already eats peas as they are a common ingredient in many dog foods. Dogs can eat peas fresh, frozen, thawed, or boiled so long as they are plain and free of sodium.

Are sweet pea plants poisonous?

Ornamental sweet peas are not edible, they are toxic and should not be eaten! The common sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus is an ornamental leguminous annual climbing plant which is native to southern Italy, and is grown purely for its very fragrant and colourful flowers.

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