Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin Seeds? Yes — Healthy and Beneficial
This food is generally safe for dogs when prepared properly.
Plain roasted pumpkin seeds are safe for dogs and have natural anti-parasitic properties. They can help expel intestinal worms.
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Safe to Feed
whole seeds — shelled and unsalted
Preparation & Serving
Serve plain unsalted shelled seeds. Can be ground and added to food. Do not feed in shell.
Potential Health Benefits
Rich in zinc, magnesium, antioxidants, and cucurbitacin which has natural antiparasitic properties.
Did you know?
Pumpkin seeds have been used as a natural deworming remedy for centuries — the cucurbitacin compound paralyzes intestinal worms making them easier to expel from the body.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- quarter teaspoon ground
- Serving (medium dog)
- half teaspoon
- Serving (large dog)
- 1 teaspoon
- Calories (per 100g)
- 559
- Safe frequency
- Daily as supplement
Source
What You Need to Know
Pumpkin seeds contain cucurbitacin which paralyzes and eliminates parasites. Ground seeds can be added to food. Plain unsalted seeds only. A natural deworming supplement used by many holistic vets.
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