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Pumpkin

1,710 foods contain this ingredient

Vegetable

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About Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a fiber-rich squash added to pet food and diets as a digestive aid and source of moisture and beta-carotene.

Pumpkin is used in pet foods primarily as a fiber-rich carbohydrate and moisture source that can help regulate digestion and firm up loose stools or add bulk for softer stools, and it provides beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) plus small amounts of vitamins and minerals for dogs and cats. It is safe and beneficial when plain cooked or canned (not spiced or sweetened pie filling), should be fed in moderation as a supplement rather than a primary food, and introduced gradually since large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset or interfere with absorption of some medications.

Related ingredients

Cucurbita Pepo Pumpkin Flavor Pumpkin Juice Pumpkin Seed Pumpkin Spice
Derived from
cooked, canned, or dehydrated pumpkin flesh (and sometimes seeds)
Primary role
dietary fiber and moisture source

Why it's used

Plain cooked or canned pumpkin is high in both soluble and insoluble fiber and holds a lot of water, which adds bulk to stool and is why it is a frequently recommended home addition for dogs with loose stool or mild constipation. Its beta-carotene content also contributes vitamin A precursor activity to the diet.

Common concerns

  • Not a substitute for a balanced diet Veterinary sources are clear that pumpkin should supplement, not replace, a complete and balanced commercial diet, since AAFCO does not set fiber requirements the way it does for core nutrients.
  • Too much too fast Introducing a large amount of pumpkin quickly can itself cause gastrointestinal upset, so veterinary guidance recommends starting with small amounts.
  • Persistent constipation needs veterinary evaluation If a dog has not had a bowel movement in more than two days or shows straining or pain, veterinary sources advise contacting a veterinarian rather than relying on pumpkin alone.

Also relevant

Pumpkin seeds contain cucurbitin, an amino acid discussed in some sources for activity against intestinal parasites, though this is not a substitute for veterinarian-prescribed deworming treatment.

2 sources cited

Common Questions

What category is Pumpkin?

Pumpkin is categorized as a vegetable ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Pumpkin part of an allergen group?

No allergen group is linked to Pumpkin in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Pumpkin?

1,710 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Pumpkin, including KOHA.

Foods with Pumpkin

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Kangaroo Wet Cat Food Pate
8.5
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Lamb Entrée Wet Dog Food
8.5
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Pork Entree Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit Au Jus Wet Cat Food
8.7
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Entrée Wet Dog Topper
8.0
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Turkey Entrée Wet Dog Food
8.3
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Turkey Pâté Wet Cat Food
8.6
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Venison Entrée Topper
8.0
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Venison Entrée Wet Cat Food
8.8
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Beef Stew Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food
8.3
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Duck Stew Wet Dog Food
8.3
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Lamb Stew Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Pork Stew Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Rabbit Stew Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Turkey Stew Wet Dog Food
8.3
KOHA
Poké Bowl Tuna & Pumpkin Entrée in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.3
KOHA
Pure Shreds Shredded Beef Entrée Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast & Beef Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast & Duck Wet Cat Food
8.4
KOHA
Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast & Duck Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast Entrée Wet Cat Food
8.4
KOHA
Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast Entrée Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast & Salmon Wet Cat Food
8.4

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