If you've bought a pumpkin to carve for Halloween, you can keep the flesh and seeds that you scoop out for your dog. Just remove the stringy bits and the seeds before cooking the flesh. You can also peel, roast and grind the seeds and your pooch can enjoy those too.
What parts of a pumpkin can dogs eat?
The short answer: Yes, dogs can eat pumpkin — both the pulp and the seeds — but only when prepared properly and served plain (sorry, no pumpkin pie for you, pup).
Can dogs eat pumpkin guts?
I hear this question every year around Halloween, can my dog eat the guts of a pumpkin. The answer is yes, BUT… If you give your dog fresh pumpkin, make sure he's not eating the pumpkin that you carved yesterday or last week. Carved pumpkins will start to decompose quickly and can become moldy…
Can I give my dog a whole pumpkin?
Dogs can eat pumpkin, but not all in all forms. For example, it's best to avoid raw pumpkin, pumpkin skin and the stem, as they're hard for your pup to digest. Canned and roasted pumpkin, however, are fine as long as there aren't added ingredients or spices, Dr. Bowens says.
What happens if a dog eats pumpkin skin?
Dogs that end up swallowing large pieces of pumpkin skin may end up with stomach or intestinal issues. In the worst case scenarios, the pumpkin skin may become a choking or obstruction hazard. Some dogs may end up with symptoms like constipation, loss of appetite, or even diarrhea. The same applies to the stem.
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