Can dogs eat pumpkin?
AKC lists plain pumpkin as suitable for dogs – either 100% pumpkin puree or roasted, peeled pumpkin flesh.
How to serve it: cooked, peeled, unseasoned; canned only as 100% puree
How much is okay
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. Enter your dog’s weight:
Pumpkin
up to 8.5 oz a day
242 g
10% of 629 kcal a day, for a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity. If your dog gets other treats too, give less.
Questions
What amount of pumpkin is okay for my dog?
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. For a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity weighing 22 lb, that’s up to 8.5 oz (242 g) a day. Work out the amount for your dog above.
Sources
- AKC – Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can or Can't Eat
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (26 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026