Can Dogs Eat Beans Safely?
Read this before giving your dog beansā

If you love having beans as a healthy side to your dinner, you might be wondering if you can share some with your pup.
The Dodo reached out to Dr. Claudine Sievert, a veterinarian at Stayyy, to find the answer to the question: Can dogs eat beans?
Are beans healthy for dogs?
Yes, beans can be part of a healthy diet for dogs. They are rich in fiber and contain protein.
āDogs can have beans as a treat; however, they should never make up more than 10 percent of their daily calorie intake,ā Dr. Sievert told The Dodo.
Additionally, beans are high in calories, which means you should not feed your pup too many, especially if sheās overweight.
Which types of beans can dogs have?
There are many different types of beans your dog can have, including:
- Black beans
- Lima beans
- Kidney beans
- Pinto beans
- Garbanzo beans
- Green beans
- Navy beans
- Edamame
- Soybeans
How to feed your dog beans
First, itās important to know which kind of beans you can feed your dog.
In general, make sure you arenāt giving your dog canned beans. āDogs should not be fed canned beans because they are high in sodium,ā Dr. Sievert said.
Since dried beans donāt have any sodium or flavoring to them, those are the ones you can use for your pup ā just make sure you cook them first (without any seasonings). āThey can't be served raw because your dog won't digest them,ā Dr. Sievert said.
Dogs need to have the beans soaked first (according to the package's directions) and then cooked. Cooking the beans helps reduce the amount of gas your dog may have after eating them.
Also, keep in mind that while dogs can eat beans, they shouldnāt become a meat substitute. āFeeding dogs soybeans instead of meat won't give your dogs enough quality nutrients they need to remain healthy,ā Dr. Sievert said.
Can dogs eat beans every day?
Yes, dogs can have beans daily. However, youāll want to feed them in moderation to make sure your pup isnāt eating too many calories. In general, healthy treats should take up no more than 10 percent of your dogās daily caloric intake.
āWhile they are very nutritious for your dog, they don't need to have a ton of [beans], or [they] can put a strain on their digestive system and lead to [gastrointestinal] issues, most frequently diarrhea,ā Dr. Sievery said.
Just a word of warning, though, beans will make your dog gassy, so if you want to avoid the stink, you may want to make beans an occasional treat.