Post Halloween Pumpkins

[milles2]

I admit it: I don't cook!

I hear pumpkin is very good for dogs. Now that Halloween is over I have 2 good size pumpkins that appear to be in good shape. I don't cut them up but rather dress them up (I know....)

Anywho.... Are there any chefs out there that can tell me how to cook up the pumpkin (does it have to be cooked) so I can give some to the dogs?

[MissGambler'sMommy]

Miss Gambler loves pumpkin, and it is good for them, but like everything else, in moderation(and look who's talking, but I am learning!) I don't go to any trouble to give it to her, though, I happen to love pumpkin pies and eat them year round, frozen or fresh, and I don't spice mine too heavily, so I always give her some, then you can always just give them some cooked canned pumpkin, just not too spiced, or spiced at all, on top of their hard food. I find that it can help with their daily routine if you are having digestion problems.

[corgimom]

http://www.skellysfarmmarket.com/gen...kincooking.htm

or this way...

http://southernfood.about.com/cs/pum..._recipes_2.htm


Hope this helps you with cooking your pumpkins(always use uncarved pumpkins)

[tandemgal]

peeling tough pumpkin skin can be ruff on hands - I'd go with the easy farmers market baking directions. If I had the freezer space I would freeze a lot of pumpkin right now...

I have to say Emma has always had tummy problems - she would swing from constipated to diarrhea and back to normal and start all over again. Since I have been adding a heaping teaspoon of plain can pumpkin to her meals she has had NO problems! I absolutely recommend pumpkin to anyone who has had digestive problems with their corgi!

[Dillydoodle]

I too rely on a big spoonful of pumpkin in Dillon's food to keep him regular. Dillon had frequent boughts of diarrhea prior to the adding of pumpkin in his diet. I agree with Linda, you really should not cook up already carved pumpkins. I think it would be similar to cooking butternut squash. cut it open and remove all the seeds and the stem and then peel and cut the pumpkin into pieces and then boil until soft. Then mash...That is how i would probably do it.

Emilie

[Fluffypants]

Originally Posted by Dillydoodle

I too rely on a big spoonful of pumpkin in Dillon's food to keep him regular. Dillon had frequent boughts of diarrhea prior to the adding of pumpkin in his diet.
Emilie

Ditto - but replace Dillon with Jackie.

[corgimom]

Originally Posted by Dillydoodle

I too rely on a big spoonful of pumpkin in Dillon's food to keep him regular. Dillon had frequent boughts of diarrhea prior to the adding of pumpkin in his diet. I agree with Linda, you really should not cook up already carved pumpkins. I think it would be similar to cooking butternut squash. cut it open and remove all the seeds and the stem and then peel and cut the pumpkin into pieces and then boil until soft. Then mash...That is how i would probably do it.

Emilie

Because the carved pumpkins can harbor bacteria - that is what the site said - use only whole pumpkins/ where the top/stem is not becoming soft and rotting - yuk!

[Jane Austen]

Duchess had a recent bout of diarrhea, pumpkin had not helped. I gave her a big marrow bone that she chewed and licked clean. That must be what started her bowel problems.
Per vets advice I put her on a 24 hour fast and then started her up on small portions of rice/cottage cheese/boiled hamburg.
I think she is doing better now. I will go back to regular spoonfuls of pumpkin when her bland diet is finished.

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Jane Austen

Duchess had a recent bout of diarrhea, pumpkin had not helped. I gave her a big marrow bone that she chewed and licked clean. That must be what started her bowel problems.

Jane,

From what I understand about marrow bones, they are pretty rich (well the marrow anyway) and I believe you are right that this was the source of her tummy/bowel woes. She just kind of over did it, much in the same way we might over indulge in a favorite fresh fruit of the season. For something like this, pumpkin won't hurt, but it wouldn't be all that helpful either. Letting her tummy settle down with the fast as you did would be the best way to get her back on track.

Debbie

[tandemgal]

Jane,

Hope Duchess is feeling better!

[Jane Austen]

Duchess seems to be all better. We finished the rice diet off this morning. Will be watching her potty closely. Thanks for thinking of us.
Too much marrow seems to have been the problem. There is a lot of fat in marrow.
I got Duchess a big rawhide chew. It keeps her busy when she is craving food. I have to learn not to give her tid bits, all day,

[Michael Romanos]

When I use to give a previous Corgi of mine a mixed vegetable supplement to his meal, the pumpkin portion of it was shredded raw pumpkin flesh.