Can dogs eat Raw Pumpkin?

[byebye12]

Is it ok for my German Shepherd pup to eat raw pumpkin? I was scooping some out tonight to make pumpkin seeds and she was going nuts from the smell. I gave her a little taste and she loved it! Is it ok?

[Jaybay]

I'm not aware of any problems with pumpkin and dogs, and as long as it was a "little taste" there shouldn't be a problem.  How old is your pup?  I love Shepherds!

[krickett]

It should be fine but just a warning. Pumpkin can act as a great laxative!

[Jizi]

Lets just say my dog has eaten everything under the sun, I mean everything from cat poop, baby formula, dirty diapers, takes food off the table when no one is looking I mean I can go on and on, I surprised she's still alive with all the stuff she has eaten. So I don't think A little bit of pumpkin will hurt her, Heck I'm surprised my dog hasnt eaten our pumpkin we have sitting on our window.

[Avas Mom]

Im sure theres nothing to worry about! my brothers dog use to eat socks and underwear! But she died so i wouldnt suggest letting them. Then again they dont know what she died of for sure.

[Paula56]

My dogs eat canned 100% pumpkin with every meal and have for years.  Pumpkin is great for their skin, coats and adds fiber to their diet.  

[Yvette BG]

We have 2 German Shepherds. Our younger dog just loves sweet potatoes. Go figure. The older one turns his nose up at them.  

[Bwoods]

My Pups are German Shp./Ridgeback Parvo Surviors. Saved all herbal, all at home after the Vet wanted to put them down.  I added Pumpkin to their diet to rebuild their digestive system. And add a tbls. a night when they have any bowl problems. It's so good for them. In moderation, like anything else. and saves lots of expensive vet visits!

[April2]

I was actually told to give a tsp of pumpkin to my cat for awhile there when she was constipated. Like the others said, it's a great laxative! A little shouldn't hurt. :)

[GSDgal]

Wow. My recently acquired 3yr old GSD went absolutley crazy for the pumpkins we were trying to carve last night. We could barely keep him away from it and finally ended up giving it to him since he liked it so much. The vet I used to work for actually recommended pumpkin as a bland diet for patients with mild digestive issues before she ran further tests if symptoms went on.
I cannot imagine a problem with a pet eating pumpkin. The only thing I will ask my vet about after the weekend is a possible vitamin/mineral defficiency with my guy.

[Sandra_G]

I give my Poodle cooked Yams daily. She takes her pills with mashed yams & has no idea it's pills. lol   Don't overdo giving your dog Pumpkin. I would suggest cooking it though.
You never know what parasite gets in Pumpkins or in any raw vegetables.
Also, cooked sweet potato is a great treat for dogs, & healthy too. In moderate amounts.

[harleygirl49]

I WOULD NOT recommend it at all unless it is cooked pumpkin. My basset ate the carved nose and eye and he is one sick pup. We thought he didn't chew it up and had a blockage as he has been so sick since Sat. We took him to the vet today and had x rays done. No blockage, just big time gas bubble and inflamed intestines. The vet said the rind of uncooked pumpkin forms gas when they eat it. It may take up to 72 hrs for it to finally breakdown. He is just miserable. Just an FYI.

[cajaz]

We just got home and my golden retriever ate 1/2 a pumpkin. It wasn't a carved pumpkin either. She ate the rind and the inside. What did your vet tell you to give your basset? anything? Just wait and watch?

[asmith2]

My 7 month old yorkie/schnauzer got a few seeds the other night when I was carving a pumpkin and he has been VERY gassy lately and not in control of his bowel movements (he has been housetrained for months now).  Did your vet says anything about the seeds?  Or mention any treatments?