Why Some Dog Owners Choose Pea-Free Dog Food
Peas became a common ingredient in grain free dog food as a replacement carbohydrate for wheat and corn. However, some dog owners prefer to avoid peas in their dog's diet — whether due to a specific legume sensitivity, digestive concerns or simply preferring a cleaner ingredient list.
Do Peas Cause Problems in Dog Food?
For most dogs, peas are a safe and nutritious ingredient. However, some dogs are sensitive to legumes, showing signs of digestive upset, loose stools or flatulence. Owners of dogs with legume sensitivities often find switching to pea-free recipes brings noticeable improvements in stool quality and digestion.
What Do We Use Instead of Peas?
Our pea-free recipes use sweet potato as the primary carbohydrate source. Sweet potato is a naturally digestible, slow-release carbohydrate that provides sustained energy without legume content — and is well tolerated by the vast majority of dogs.
Are All Your Grain Free Recipes Pea Free?
Almost all of our grain free recipes are pea free. We have identified the two recipes in our range that do contain peas, so you can shop this collection with confidence that every product shown is completely free from peas and pea-derived ingredients.