Is Legume Free Better for Dogs?
While legumes can be a source of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, some dog parents choose to avoid them due to food sensitivities or a feeding philosophy that prioritizes animal-based protein sources.
Dogs sensitive to legumes may experience digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, and excessive noise during digestion. However, legumes are not inherently bad for all dogs, and the most important factor in any diet is complete and balanced nutrition.
Legume-free dog food can be a great choice for dogs who thrive on a diet rich in high-quality animal proteins. If you’re considering a legume-free diet, it’s important to choose a dog food made with responsibly sourced animal protein and other premium ingredients that support your dog’s overall health.
Dog Food Without Legumes, Peas, Potatoes, Grains or Soy
Some dog parents searching for legume-free food are also looking for options without peas, potatoes, grains, or soy. Here’s how these ingredients are related and why some dog parents choose to exclude them:
- Legume and pea free – Peas are a type of legume, so pea-free dog food is another popular choice among those avoiding legumes.
- Legume and soy free – Soy is also technically a legume, but it’s often listed separately if included as a plant-based protein. If you’re looking for soy-free and legume-free dog food, make sure to check for both soy protein and whole soy ingredients like soybeans or edamame.
- Legume and potato free – Some dog parents avoid both legumes and potatoes due to concerns about carbohydrate content, starchy fillers or food sensitivities.
- Legume and grain free – A grain and legume-free dog food excludes all types of grains (such as wheat, rice, oats, and barley) along with legumes. This type of food is often chosen by pet parents who prefer ancestral-style diets with a high percentage of meat.
For pet parents who want to avoid most or all of the above, Stella & Chewy’s offers a variety of dry, wet, and raw dog food options aligned with these specifications:
- Both of our signature frozen raw and freeze-dried raw diets for dogs provide complete and balanced nutrition with 95% animal muscle meat, organs and bone—and are free from legumes, potatoes and grain. Plus, many of these are limited-ingredient, single-protein diets, making them perfect for dogs who struggle with food allergies and sensitivities.
- Our Wild Red grain-free dry dog foods are both legume-free and grain-free, with 86-93% of their protein content being from real, fresh, and responsibly-sourced meat! Choose between either a Raw Coated or Raw Blend recipe--either way, your pup’s kibble is boosted with even more real, freeze-dried raw meat and the irresistible flavor of freeze-dried nutrition.
- Our wet dog food meals and toppers are made with natural, limited ingredients and free from legumes, potatoes, and grain.
No matter your dog’s dietary needs, our recipes make it easy to find high-quality, legume-free dog food crafted with responsibly sourced proteins and nutrient-rich whole foods.
