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Can dogs eat rice and beans?

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Many owners would say that a dog eating beans is a bad, even stinky, idea. The thinking is pets are gassy enough, despite this food being rich in protein and fiber. Beans cause flatulence for sure, but there's also much nutrition to be had. First off, all beans need to be cooked before they are fed to dogs. read more

And as with most human foods, there are some beans that are strictly off limits for dogs. The health benefits of beans are many: beans contain B-vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and iron, and can be great sources of protein, antioxidants, and fiber for your dog. read more

Dried Beans (Kidney Beans, Black Beans & Pinto Beans) Dried beans are also healthy if fed with little precautions. Kidney beans are high in antioxidants that can help reduce cholesterol in dogs. read more

If you do decide to feed your dog canned beans, simply take them out of the can, warm them and feed them to your dog. This may be okay for rare occasions but not very often. Be sure the canned beans do not contain tomatoes or excess salt and sugar. read more

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