In August 2021, researchers from Tufts University published a study that indicated that peas may be a leading dog food ingredient contributing to a rise in diet-associated canine heart disease (DCM) in dogs. 10 авг. 2021 г.
Why do peas cause heart problems in dogs?
It is thought that foods with high levels of peas, potatoes, and lentils may cause low taurine levels in dogs and contribute to heart disease. However, some dogs with DCM on grain-free diets showed normal blood taurine levels. DCM is also reported to occur in dogs eating diets that are not grain-free.
What foods cause heart disease in dogs?
A Few Grain-Free Dog Foods Possibly Linked to Dilated CardiomyopathyAcana (67 cases)Zignature (64 cases)Taste of the Wild (53 cases)4Health (32 cases)Earthborn Holistic (32 cases)Blue Buffalo (31 cases)Nature's Domain (29 cases)Fromm (24 cases)
Are peas unhealthy for dogs?
We're talking about green peas, specifically: snow peas, sugar snap peas, and garden or English peas. You can feed your dog fresh, frozen, or thawed peas, but do not give your dog canned peas. Like many canned vegetables, canned peas typically have a lot of added sodium, which is harmful to dogs (and humans).
Do vegetables cause heart disease in dogs?
Vegetables found in some dog foods may be contributing to the rise in severe canine heart disease, new research suggests. The new research has been described as a “piece of the puzzle”, providing another clue in the effort to prevent canine cardiac problems.
