Can dogs eat Winged beans?

Overview

Caution. Winged beans contain beneficial amino acids and proteins that can support your dog’s health, but they must be properly prepared. Raw winged bean seeds contain natural toxins that can be harmful to dogs. Soaking and thoroughly cooking the beans helps neutralize these toxins and makes them safer to eat.

Benefits

Winged beans are high in protein and essential amino acids, contributing to muscle development, tissue repair, and skin health.
Winged beans are a rich source of fiber that helps promote healthy digestion.
This vegetable also contains vitamin B and iron which provide a variety of benefits including improved heart and skin health.

Risks

The winged bean seeds are a choking hazard.
Winged bean seeds may contain toxic substances but can be neutralized by soaking and cooking.
Although the whole plant and processed seeds are used as animal feed, and there are known cases of dogs consuming cooked winged beans without any issues, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding winged beans to dogs.

Servings

If you choose to feed this veggie to your dog, make sure to soak the beans for two to three hours to neutralize the toxins, then cook them for easier digestion.
Cut the pods into bite-sized pieces to avoid choking.
Serve in moderation as occasional treats.