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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat pumpkin?

Yes, in moderation Yes. Plain cooked pumpkin is a good fibre source. Never use pumpkin pie filling, which may have spices, sugar or xylitol.

Why

Pumpkin gives fibre, vitamins and potassium, and its soluble fibre can help firm up mild diarrhoea or ease mild constipation (AKC). RSPCA Australia lists cooked pumpkin as a suitable vegetable, and UC Davis lists baked butternut squash among example treats. Pumpkin pie mix may contain xylitol and spices such as nutmeg.

How to give it safely

Plain cooked or plain tinned pumpkin, no additives. For mild diarrhoea, AKC suggests 1 to 4 tablespoons added to a meal, starting small; see your vet first, and at once for a puppy with diarrhoea.

This is general guidance, your vet sets the actual schedule. Puppies, small dogs and dogs with a health condition can react to smaller amounts. Check with your own vet before changing what your dog eats.

Other foods people ask about

Asparagus Yes, in moderation Yes, cooked and cut small. Raw spears are hard to chew and digest, and the asparagus fern in the garden is not safe. Aubergine (eggplant) Yes, in moderation Yes, a little plain cooked aubergine. The leaves and flowers of the plant are the parts to avoid. Beetroot Yes, in moderation Yes, a little plain beetroot, cooked or raw. Skip it if your dog has had bladder or kidney stones, and do not panic at pink wee. Bell peppers Yes, in moderation Yes, plain sweet peppers of any colour in small amounts. Never chilli or jalapeño peppers. Broccoli Yes, in moderation Yes, in very small amounts. Plain raw or steamed broccoli is fine, but too much irritates the stomach. Brussels sprouts Yes, in moderation Yes, a sprout or two, cooked and plain. More than that can cause wind and an upset stomach.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29.