Pumpkin Seeds For Dogs
Are you planning to carve a pumpkin this year? Don’t throw about the insides — use them for your dog!
If we pay attention to the foods the seasons provide us, we'll learn how awesome nature is for taking care of our pets and ourselves!
Pumpkin Pulp
Pumpkin is low in calories, but rich in fiber - both soluble and insoluble. Pumpkin is commonly used as an addition to your dog’s food to aid with diarrhea or constipation. (I love foods and essential oils that just know what to do once they get into the body.)
Pumpkin helps support your dog’s immune system with antioxidants, Vitamin C, potassium, calcium and Vitamin Bs.
Use to add to your dog’s freshly made meals as part of your vegetable medley. Steamed, roasted, baked, or served raw. Your dog will love it. But don’t over do it. It only takes a little to give them a great fiber boost. Start small and increase the amount to see how well your dog tolerates the fiber.
Have more fresh pumpkin than you can eat in a week or so— no worries, freeze it in loosely packed cubes, and take out what you need in the months to come!
Use it in recipes to make homemade dog treats as a substitution for fats, to keep things low-fat.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a natural dewormer for your dogs.
Yep -- you too, can benefit from a little deworming. We often don't want to believe that -- but it's true.
Pumpkin seeds are effective dewormers because they contain an amino acid, cucurbitin. This amino acid has a paralytic effect on intestinal worms, allowing them to be expelled.
You'll need about 1 whole seed or 1/4 tsp of ground pumpkin seeds per 10 pounds of weight, stirred into your dog’s fresh meals. Due to the cycle of worms, you should do some natural parasite control at least quarterly for 18-21 days. If you see active worms, continue until you see no more!
Want to make a tasty treat from the seeds —a quick no-bake treat can be made from ground seeds, honey, and oats. Just mix and make bite-size tasties.
Try it and tell us about your experiences!