PawScore
InformationalNeutral / informationalDogs and cats

Peas

Also labeled as

green peasyellow peas

Why it matters

Common in grain-free formulas. FDA investigated a possible association between legume-heavy grain-free diets and canine dilated cardiomyopathy; the investigation found no proven causal link and remains unresolved. We disclose this honestly and flag legume-heavy formulas for owner awareness rather than penalizing.

How PawScore treats it

Foods containing Peas are neutral / informational when we grade the label. We don't publish the exact numeric weights so scores stay honest as the rubric evolves.

Source

FDA DCM investigation updates