Can Dogs Eat Lentils? Yes!

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✅Can Dogs Eat Lentils?

SAFE

Cooked lentils are safe and provide protein and fiber.

Also known as: red lentils, green lentils

📋 Details

Cooked plain lentils are safe and a good source of protein, fiber, and iron. Must be fully cooked - raw lentils are hard to digest. Used in some grain-free dog foods. May cause gas.

🩺 What To Do

Safe fully cooked plain. Good protein source. May cause gas.

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