Can dogs eat pumpkin seeds?

[SirBarksALot]

Now that autumn is here, my family has been making pumpkin soup, roasted pumpkin, pumpkin spice coffee - basically everything pumpkin! I know pumpkins are good for a dog's digestive system, but what about seeds? Can dogs eat pumpkin seeds? If so, do the seeds have health benefits? Or can they make them ill?

 

[Sally Jones]

Yes, dogs can eat pumpkin seeds, and they have a lot of nutrients in them. However, they're higher in fat than pumpkin flesh. And too many can cause digestive problems. So experts recommend giving them in moderation. They also need to be prepared correctly before you give them to your pup. You can give your pup raw or cooked pumpkin seeds, but they should be cleaned and either hulled or crushed up. Whole seeds can be a choking hazard for small dogs. And make sure you give your pup plain seeds without any salt, sugar, or other spices.

 

[Jeff Butler]

I made pumpkin seeds last night and my Goldendoodle Gary was all over them. I only gave him a few, but he seemed to love them.