As far as pea pods go, as a rule of thumb, if humans can eat the pod, so can your dog. Garden peas, of course, must always be shelled. But be cautious with pods, because they can get stuck in your dog's throat and cause choking.
Can dogs have sugar snap pea pods?
You can feed your dog fresh, frozen, boiled, and thawed sugar snap peas, snow peas, and English peas. Peas contain many vitamins, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Dogs with kidney issues should not eat peas. Pea pods can be a choking hazard or cause internal blockages.
What happens if a dog eats a pea?
1 Eating too many peas can cause your dog to experience gas and stomach distress, so feed sparingly and don't hand it out by the handful. Don't feed peas to dogs with kidney issues. Peas contain purines, which are normally harmless but can be dangerous for dogs with kidney disease.
Is it safe to eat pea pods?
The pods of garden peas, or sweet peas, are not eaten. For best quality and to preserve nutrients, only preserve what you and your family can eat in one year. When picking peas, or purchasing them, pick pea pods that are filled with young, tender peas. To successfully freeze peas they need to be blanched.
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