Making pumpkin puree for your dog is a cheap and easy way to ease an upset tummy and add valuable fibre to your pet’s meals.
Pumpkin is high in both soluble & insoluble fibre. This makes it ideal for absorbing excess water, as in diarrhoea, and adding bulk to the stool if dealing with constipation.
The fibre in pumpkin acts as a prebiotic to feed the good gut bacteria and to aid in balancing the microbiome.
It is low in calories, low carb and high in antioxidants, particularly beta-carotene.
You will need:
A Pumpkin or Butternut Squash
Boiling water - Enough to cover the chopped pumpkin in the pan
Colander or drainer
Small pots or large ice cube moulds.
How to:
Chop into large slices and then peel off the rind. Scoop out & discard any seeds.
Cut into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Simmer until the pumpkin is tender, and then drain well.
Mash with a fork or potato masher.
Freeze in small individual pots or larger ice cube trays, which can be thawed quickly when needed.
If you want to make your dog a tummy-soothing meal, there is a recipe here using pumpkin, chicken, or white fish. https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/news/pumpkin-chicken-mash