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Can they eat it?

Can dogs and cats eat Pumpkin (plain cooked)?

DogFine in small amounts
CatFine in small amounts

Plain cooked or canned pumpkin is safe for dogs and cats in small amounts.

Signs to watch for

  • diarrhoea if too much

Good to know

Use plain pumpkin, not pie filling or pumpkin spice products (sugar, nutmeg). Avoid raw stems and skin.

Sources

Sources

  1. AKC – Fruits and vegetables dogs can or can't eat
  2. PDSA – Safe fruit and veg for dogs

Checked against these sources in October 2026.