Happy Halloween: Can dogs eat pumpkin?
Sweet or sour? Definitely neither in taste! While most people enjoy crafting beautiful pumpkin lanterns for Halloween, here comes the insider tip for you and your furry friend:
Is pumpkin just for decoration in front of your door, or does the spookily beautiful vegetable also deserve a place in your pet's bowl?
Can pumpkin be toxic to dogs?
Whether butternut or Hokkaido - every edible pumpkin that lands on your plate can also go into your pet's bowl. →Toxic to dogs are primarily ornamental pumpkins or wild-growing pumpkins. The same applies to homegrown pumpkins. Bitter substances like cucurbitacins can be present in unpredictable amounts and can lead to →diarrhea, severe pain, or even a life-threatening condition.**
What should I consider when feeding pumpkin?
To spare your furry friend →stomach rumbling and diarrhea, there is an important point you must consider when feeding pumpkin. All pumpkins available in grocery stores, organic markets, or supermarkets are suitable for consumption, and you can feed them to your pet without worry. With all other pumpkins, there is a significant risk that your furry friend might ingest some of the toxic bitter substance.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Achte bei der Auswahl des Kürbis darauf, dass er aus dem Handel stammt. So kannst du vermeiden, dass du deinem Vierbeiner versehentlich ein Stück Kürbis mit dem giftigen Bitterstoff anbietest.
How do I feed pumpkin to my dog?
Whether raw, cooked, pureed, or as a topping on food: Most dogs love pumpkin in various consistencies, and you can try out how your pet prefers to eat and tolerate the healthy vegetable. Since pumpkin is generally very well tolerated, there is also no "too much." Just keep in mind that you should →adjust the feeding amount for your furry friend to avoid increasing their energy intake.
Your furry friend can also benefit from pumpkin seeds. They provide a lot of vitamins and minerals, and you can occasionally add them in pieces or ground to the food.
One more tip, to be on the safe side: Always try a piece of pumpkin yourself before feeding it. If it tastes bitter, do not use the pumpkin. Otherwise: full pumpkin power ahead, into the bowl!
Is the food for your furry friend not fresh enough? In our BARF Fresh Menus, you can find delicious pumpkin, which, with its numerous benefits, is a healthy addition to the bowl.
Aber bitte mit Kürbis! Entdecke unsere BARF Frische-Menüs mit dem gesunden Gemüse
Why feed pumpkin? Our top 10 reasons for your dog
1. Pumpkin is high in fiber, which supports intestinal activity.
2. It is low in calories, fat, and cholesterol.
3. Pumpkin satisfies your furry friend very well - pets that need to watch their weight benefit from this while being supplied with important nutrients and vitamins.
4. Diarrhea and →constipation are a thing of the past - the colorful vegetable acts preventively against digestive problems.
5. A vitamin bomb and mineral wonder: Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, B6, C, E, K, calcium, copper, folic acid, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, riboflavin, carotene, and thiamine.
6. Ground pumpkin seeds support the health of your pet's kidneys.
7. In males, feeding can support prostate health.
8. Achoo! That can't happen with pumpkin - it is among the foods for which →allergic reactions are nearly excluded.
9. Pumpkin in the bowl = support for →coat and skin health.
10. Raw or cooked? It doesn't matter, all suitable pumpkins can also be raw in the bowl, providing flexibility and variety in feeding.
