Will canned pumpkin make my dog sick?

Answer 1

it might give her diarrhea....

if you feed it every day, she will probably experience nutrition problems (dogs are carnivores and vegges are not a part of their daily dietry needs).

however, if your dog is constipated it might help, also it can be given as a treat every now and then.
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Answer 2

No! It is actually used in small amounts to help a dogs digestive system. Too much will turn it into a doggie laxative though, so be careful!! LOL.

My miniature dachshund was prescribed 2 tablespoons of pumpkin every day after she had surgery on her tummy!

Answer 3

No, as long as you don't use the pie filling pumpkin you just want to feed pure pumpkin. I'm sure you adding it to something else as well. You don't want to give too much it should be mixed with their normal dog food.I feed it to both my dogs and cats. Take care...

Answer 4

No if you use real pumpkin and not pie filling-
Pumpkin is great to add if your dog needs more fiber in their diet. I hope that that is why you are feeding it?
Normally you do not have to give a dog pumpkin unless they need additional fiber.

Answer 5

What makes you ask this question? Do you leave the canned pumpkin out for you dog? Or did he lick the can. I have never heard that dogs are sensitive to pumpkin. But, you never know. It might make him barf.

Answer 6

More than a spoonful WILL make her temporarily sick, yes. A spoonful is fine, though. Veggies are GOOD for dogs, in moderate amounts.

Answer 7

No it is often used like metamucil(sp?) to help resolve bowel problems. You will want to check with your vet for appropriate amount to give your dog.

Answer 8

Items to avoid Reasons to avoid
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.

Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.

Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.

Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys.

Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.

Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.

Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.

Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.

Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.

Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.

Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.

Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.

Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.

Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.

Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.

Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.

Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.

Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.

String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."

Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.

Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.

Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines

Answer 9

It should. I would not give him or her fruits or vegetables. Hope this helps! My cat got diarrhea once from eating squash.