Yes, in moderation
plain cooked chickpeas are safe for dogs in small amounts and are used in many dog foods. Avoid hummus, which contains garlic, lemon, tahini and salt.
| Can dogs eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 17 kcal per 1 tablespoon cooked plain chickpeas |
| Main benefit | Protein and fiber |
| Main risk | Hummus contains garlic, which is toxic to dogs |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
Free · instant · based on veterinary formulas
Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One 1 tablespoon cooked plain chickpeas has about 17 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if chickpeas were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max chickpeas per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 2 × 1 tablespoon cooked plain chickpeas |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 3 × 1 tablespoon cooked plain chickpeas |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 5.5 × 1 tablespoon cooked plain chickpeas |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 7.5 × 1 tablespoon cooked plain chickpeas |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 9.5 × 1 tablespoon cooked plain chickpeas |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your dog seems unwell.
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Yes, plain cooked chickpeas are safe for dogs in small amounts and are used in many dog foods. Avoid hummus, which contains garlic, lemon, tahini and salt.
No. Hummus usually contains garlic and lots of salt and oil.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
In moderation
Yes, plain cooked chickpeas are safe for dogs in small amounts and are used in many dog foods.