Cooked pumpkin is better for dogs than raw, and pureed pumpkin is easy for them to digest. ... If your dog comes down with diarrhea, add pumpkin puree to his food -- the fiber in it will absorb some of the excess water. If he's constipated, add pumpkin -- the same fiber that eases diarrhea will act as a stool softener. read more
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a great dog treat -- just go easy on the oil and salt. Either raw or roasted seeds can be used, whole or powdered, along with pumpkin puree to make biscuits, cookies and other canine confections. read more
Plus canned pumpkin is a puree, so it is easy to mix right into your dog’s food. You can also give it to your dog as an added treat. But make sure that your canned pumpkin is organic. read more
It can help with the following pet ailments: Related: Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree. 1. Digestive Health. Pumpkin is a fabulous source of fiber for our furry friends, as well as for us. Pureed pumpkin (with no added sugar or spice) can help dogs and cats with both constipation and diarrhea. read more