Your doggy can enjoy autumn's best treat this season! Looks like pumpkins are healthy for dogs. Find out the best ways to treat your pooch to this delicious snack. He'll appreciate it!
Pumpkin is the perfect way to help your dog get in the fall spirit, and with its numerous health benefits it’s a treat they can enjoy all year long!
Don’t:
Don’t let dogs eat the Jack O’Lantern.While Jack O’Lanterns start out as a healthy pumpkin, the moment they are cut into and set outside, they start collecting bacteria that can be harmful to your pup.
Don’t feed dogs pumpkin pie filling.
While pumpkin pie filling contains pumpkin puree, there are lots of other additives like sugar and spices that are not so great for your four-legged friend.Do:
Use pumpkin to treat dogs’ diarrhea or constipation.
Canned pumpkin is a great natural remedy for constipation, too, making it the perfect cure-all for your dog’s digestive needs.Use pumpkin to help with dogs’ weight loss.
Pumpkin is high in fiber and more fiber helps your dog feel full, even if you’re cutting back on their food portions.
Let dogs eat pumpkin seeds.
What’s more, the healthy vitamins and fatty acids found in pumpkin seeds can make your dog’s coat softer and shinier.
Pretty awesome, right? Now you can both enjoy some yummy pumpkin snacks during the Halloween season. Who knew that pumpkin was actually healthy for your pup?!
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