Yes, dogs can eat edamame!
Plain, shelled, cooked edamame beans are safe for dogs in small amounts. They provide protein and fiber. Skip salted edamame and remove the pods, which are tough and can cause choking.
| Can dogs eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 0.6 kcal per shelled edamame bean |
| Main benefit | Plant protein and fiber |
| Main risk | Pods are tough and a choking hazard |
| 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 shelled edamame bean has about 0.6 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if edamame were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max edamame per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 58 × shelled edamame bean |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 97 × shelled edamame bean |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 164 × shelled edamame bean |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 222 × shelled edamame bean |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 275 × shelled edamame bean |
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, shelled, cooked edamame beans are safe for dogs in small amounts. They provide protein and fiber. Skip salted edamame and remove the pods, which are tough and can cause choking.
No. The pods are fibrous and can cause choking or stomach upset.
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.
Safe
Yes. Plain, shelled, cooked edamame beans are safe for dogs in small amounts.