Vegetables · Food guide
Can dogs eat pumpkin?
Cooked and without the skin. Edible squash like Hokkaido is easy to digest and rich in fiber.
Not a substitute for advice from your vetUpdated Sep 26, 2026
AI imageHow much pumpkin can your dog have?
As a snack, the 10% rule applies. As part of a balanced meal, the amount depends on the whole feeding plan.
No single food covers all nutrients.
Set your dog's ideal weight.
As a snack, no more than a day. That's .
Daily energy needs calculated the same way as in the Kahuno app.
The 10% limit applies to snacks and treats according to WSAVA, not to meals.
What's in pumpkin?
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Water | 84.7 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 33 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.9 : 1 |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
| Potassium | 226 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 49 µg |
| Iodine | 1.3 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 533 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.04 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.06 g |
| EPA | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Water | 84.4 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 32 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.85 : 1 |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 407 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 47 µg |
| Iodine | 1.4 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 533 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.04 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.06 g |
| EPA | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Key facts at a glance
What to watch out for
- Never feed ornamental gourds: they contain toxic cucurbitacins
- Throw out any pumpkin that tastes bitter
- Seeds only shelled and ground
Safety rating for each dog
Can Romeo handle pumpkin?
This page applies to dogs in general. In Kahuno, you add intolerances to the dog profile, and every ingredient gets a color-coded dot when you log it, checked for your dog specifically. Whoever feeds the dog in your household sees it right away.
Frequently asked questions
How much pumpkin can my dog eat?
As a snack alongside regular food, the 10% rule applies. For a normally active 10 kg dog, that's about 210 g of Pumpkin per day. No single food covers all nutrients, so as part of a balanced meal, the amount depends on the whole feeding plan. If you make your dog's food yourself, have a veterinary nutritionist check the feeding plan.
What should I do if my dog ate too much pumpkin?
Usually the dog reacts with soft stool or gas. Offer water and make the next meal smaller. If your dog vomits, seems lethargic or has ongoing diarrhea, call your vet.
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