Can dogs eat Japanese peanuts? See the risks
Japanese peanuts, although not toxic in small amounts, pose health risks to dogs due to the industrialized coating rich in sodium, sugar and seasonings. Frequent consumption can lead to pancreatitis, obesity and poisoning.
Ponta Grossa, PR — Whoever has a dog at home knows that peeping eyes during snacks are hard to resist. But can Japanese peanuts, so common in Brazilian tables, be offered to the animal? The answer is no. Unlike pure grain, this industrialized version has a crunchy covering made with wheat flour, shoyu, salt, sugar and other spices, a combination that has no place in canine feeding.
If your dog has stolen one or two grains from the snack bowl, take a deep breath. Peanuts themselves are not toxic to dogs, and a small amount rarely causes more than a passing discomfort. Serious risks, such as pancreatitis, obesity, and sodium overload, are linked to frequent or large-volume consumption, in addition to the types of ingredients used to cover the oilseed.
Ingredients of the cover are dangerous
The Japanese peanut is an ultra-processed food thought for the human palate. The covering contains salt, sugar, soy sauce, corn starch, flavor enhancers, dyes and flavorings, ingredients that the canine body does not need and that, added together, represent a heavy load of sodium and carbohydrates.
To make matters worse, some spices used in industrialized toppings contain garlic and onion derivatives, which affect the red blood cells of dogs. Since the list of ingredients varies from brand to brand, you can never know exactly what the package brings, which increases the risk of poisoning.
Even if you remove all the cover, there is a caloric and very greasy grain left. Therefore, no version of the Japanese peanut is really suitable as a dog snack.
Excess sodium and fat
Salty cover delivers much more sodium than a dog needs in a day. In large quantities, the added salt causes fluid retention and gastric discomfort. In dogs with hypertension or kidney disease already diagnosed, this excess can worsen the clinical picture and disrupt the control of the diet prescribed by the veterinarian.
Peanuts are high in fat, and fried or toasted preparation further increases this concentration. According to the PetMD portal, lipid loading can lead to canine pancreatitis, a painful inflammation that manifests itself with vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite and abdominal pain. Small dogs and animals with hyperlipidemia are among the most sensitive.
Obesity and nutritional imbalance
As the veterinary guidelines gathered by the Vida de Bicho portal show, peanuts are highly caloric and, offered frequently, contribute to weight gain. Canine obesity, in turn, paves the way for diabetes, joint problems, and heart overload, harming pet health.
In addition, peanuts have much more omega 6 than omega 3. In excess, omega 6 has an inflammatory effect and, according to the veterinarians heard by Vida de Bicho, it can aggravate skin allergies, colitis, recurrent infections and osteoarthritis in predisposed dogs.
Beware of xylitol
Some peanut-based products, especially pastes and sweetened versions, use xylitol as a sugar substitute. This sweetener causes a sudden drop in blood glucose (hypoglycemia) in dogs, with sudden weakness, vomiting, seizures and impairment of the liver.
Therefore, the recommendation is clear: keep the Japanese peanut out of reach of pets. If there is accidental ingestion in large quantities or symptoms such as vomiting and lethargy arise, seek immediate attention from a veterinarian. For more animal health tips, continue to follow the Boca no Trombone portal.
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