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?

[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.

[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. :)

[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!

[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.  

[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.  

[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.