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Can my dog eat pumpkin guts?

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Created: 2022-06-26 18:24:15

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Can dogs eat the insides of a pumpkin? 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.


Can dogs eat the insides of pumpkins?

If pumpkin-themed dishes are making an appearance on your holiday menu, you might be wondering if pumpkin is safe for dogs to 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). Here's how to serve it up.

Can dogs eat raw pumpkin guts?

Pumpkins and pumpkin seeds are healthy foods for humans, and they also have several known health benefits for dogs. Dogs can safely eat pumpkin seeds as well as cooked or raw pumpkin. It is always best to check with your veterinarian to determine a healthy percentage of pumpkin as an addition to your dog's diet.

What part of pumpkin can a dog eat?

Don't feed your dog the stem or skin, just stick to the flesh and seeds. You can cook pumpkin (your dog will probably prefer if you do), but raw pumpkin flesh and seeds are perfectly safe. Pumpkin — especially the pureed form — can treat diarrhea in dogs.

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