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Pumpkin

A modest fiber source, not a cure

Pumpkin is squash flesh used as puree or dried powder in dog food. It contributes fiber and carbohydrate, but the familiar promise that it fixes diarrhea or constipation goes further than pumpkin-specific dog studies show.

Pumpkin
What it is
The flesh of a pumpkin squash, prepared as puree or dried powder for dog food.
Made from
Pumpkin flesh, usually without seeds
Main job
Fiber and vegetable content
Typical amount
Not published
Watch for
Persistent bowel symptoms need a diagnosis
Not the same as
Pumpkin seed meal

Straight answer

Is Pumpkin safe for dogs?

Read pumpkin as a small recipe ingredient

Look at what sits above pumpkin on the bag. After the main protein, starch and fat, it is a modest source of fiber and carbohydrate, not a treatment dose. Judge the complete food by its nutrient profile and how your dog does on it. Investigate ongoing bowel trouble.

Why it is in the food
Fiber and vegetable content

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 5 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

21%

657 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 64 brands. 360 dry dog food, 185 wet dog food, 73 dog food topper.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 11. In the top five of 176 foods, so it is usually a minor ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

67%

Listed before the salt in 67% of foods. In the rest it is under about 1% of the recipe.

Price per lb

Foods with it $4.00
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 314 priced foods, 23% above the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

8%

of the foods that list it are from Stella & Chewy's. 64 brands use it in total.

What it is

How it is made

Pumpkins grown for seeds leave flesh that growers may otherwise discard. Drying the peeled flesh makes a powder suitable for dry food, while cooked and mashed flesh is used as puree.5,6,10

  1. 01 // Source Pumpkin fruit The flesh supplies this ingredient; seeds are a separate crop with a different composition.
  2. 02 // Process Peeled and seeded In a published flour process, workers washed the fruit, then removed its peel and seeds.
  3. 03 // Process Dried and ground They freeze-dried the cut flesh, ground it to a powder and sieved it.
  4. 04 // Output Pumpkin ingredient The powder is ready for dry food; cooked, mashed flesh is also used as puree.

What is in it

Composition, dry matter

25.1

% starch

Measured in one pumpkin flour. Pumpkin contributes carbohydrate alongside fiber, but the balance changes considerably between preparations and varieties.

Starch 25.1%4
Crude fiber 9%4
Crude protein 10.9%4
Crude fat 6.7%4
Ash 5.9%4

These rows describe one pumpkin flour. A peeled, seeded pulp flour in another study held only 1.52% starch, against 25.1% here. Variety, peeling and seed removal change the mix, so treat these numbers as one sample.4,5

Why it is in the bag

What the manufacturer gets

  1. 01

    Adds dietary fiber

    Pumpkin flesh supplies fiber that holds water and adds bulk. Manufacturers use it as part of a recipe's fiber mix; the ingredient list does not disclose its amount.5,8,9

  2. 02

    Uses leftover flesh

    Seed growers remove the saleable seeds, leaving flesh that may be discarded. Drying turns that low-value material into a storable ingredient.5

  3. 03

    Adds color and flavor

    Pumpkin brings orange pigment and a recognizable vegetable flavor. Those recipe features do not show that the finished food improves a dog's health.4,5

  4. 04

    Supplies some carbohydrate

    A tested pumpkin flour contained starch as well as fiber. Its contribution to the finished food depends on the amount used and the preparation.4,5

How much One published dog diet contained 2% sweet pumpkin powder; the study compared age groups, not diets with and without pumpkin.2

Our read // The claims

What the evidence supports

Strong: controlled studies in dogs agree. Some: small or mixed dog data. Thin: mechanism or lab work only. None: nothing, or the evidence points the other way.

  1. Brands say

    Pumpkin contributes fiber to dog food

    Evidence

    1. Strong
    2. Some
    3. Thin
    4. None

    One pumpkin flour measured 9.03% crude fiber on a dry basis, and another pulp flour contained soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. How much reaches a dog still depends on the recipe's pumpkin amount.4,5

  2. Owners say

    Pumpkin stops a dog's diarrhea

    Outruns the evidence

    Evidence

    1. Strong
    2. Some
    3. Thin
    4. None

    A company-funded study enrolled 31 dogs with chronic diarrhea and reported improvement on a therapeutic food containing dried pumpkin and several other fibers. Without a control group, it cannot isolate pumpkin's effect or test puree alone.1

  3. Brands say

    Pumpkin is a proven prebiotic

    Outruns the evidence

    Evidence

    1. Strong
    2. Some
    3. Thin
    4. None

    A 12-hour laboratory fermentation with dog fecal bacteria found changes in bacteria and fermentation measures. The brand-presented conference abstract reports no feeding trial, so it does not show a gut-health benefit in dogs.3

  4. Brands say

    Pumpkin antioxidants protect a dog's health

    Outruns the evidence

    Evidence

    1. Strong
    2. Some
    3. Thin
    4. None

    A food chemistry study measured beta-carotene in pumpkin flour and found less than in fresh pumpkin on a dry basis. It did not test dogs or show that pumpkin in dog food prevents disease.4

Straight answers

What owners ask

  1. Q01

    Is it just filler?

    No

    Pumpkin supplies starch as well as fiber, so it has a recipe job. When it appears late on the ingredient list, expect a small contribution. The list does not disclose its exact amount.4,9

  2. Q02

    Is pumpkin seed the same thing?

    No

    Pumpkin here means fruit flesh. Seeds and seed meal are separate materials with much more fat and protein. Results from seed products do not tell you what pumpkin flesh does for a dog.5,6

  3. Q03

    Will this food fix loose stool?

    No promise

    A therapeutic food with pumpkin and several other fibers improved stool in an uncontrolled dog study. That result belongs to the whole food. Persistent diarrhea or symptoms such as blood or vomiting need veterinary assessment.1,8

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Stella & Chewy's 51 / 85
  2. Solid Gold 44 / 46
  3. Weruva 35 / 50
  4. Open Farm 31 / 42
  5. Blue 30 / 186
  6. Now Fresh 29 / 35
  7. Health Extension 27 / 47
  8. Nulo 24 / 117
  9. Koha 22 / 29
  10. Orijen 22 / 25

Foods that list it / all the brand's recipes we track.

Plus 54 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #8 Diamond Naturals Skin & Coat Formula All Life Stages Salmon & Potato Formula Dry Dog Food
  2. #28 Nature’s Recipe Grain-Free Easy to Digest Salmon, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food
  3. #31 Open Farm Wild Caught Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
  4. #46 The Honest Kitchen Grain-Free Beef Recipe Whole Food Clusters Dry Dog Food
  5. #53 Orijen Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
  6. #71 The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken & Oat Recipe Whole Food Clusters Dry Dog Food
  7. #90 Solid Gold Mighty Mini Toy & Small Breed Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
  8. #96 Nature’s Recipe Small Breed Grain-Free Easy to Digest Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food

Rank on Amazon's dog food best seller list, checked October 2026.

Usually listed with, share of the foods that list it

  1. Mixed Tocopherols 37%
  2. Chicken 36%
  3. Flaxseed 33%
  4. Peas 31%
  5. Carrots 25%
  6. Chicken Fat 22%
  7. Sweet Potatoes 18%
  8. Natural Flavor 18%
  9. Chicken Meal 18%
  10. Beef 17%
  11. Potatoes 17%
  12. Brown Rice 16%

On the shelf

Foods that list Pumpkin

657 foods in our catalog list it. These 60 list it highest on the label.

Health Extension Gently Cooked Grain Free Vegetarian Recipe Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension Gently Cooked Grain Free Vegetarian Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Tummy Topper Pumpkin Puree & Ginger Dog Food TopperTiki DogTiki Dog Tummy Topper Pumpkin Puree & Ginger Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelWeruva Awesome Everything Super Chicken Bone Broth Dog Food TopperWeruvaWeruva Awesome Everything Super Chicken Bone Broth Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s Meal Prep BBQ Rub Dog Food TopperGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s Meal Prep BBQ Rub Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Bland Diet Pouches Dave’s Bland Duck & Pumpkin Pouch Recipe for Dogs / 10 Pack - Pou Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Bland Diet Pouches Dave’s Bland Duck & Pumpkin Pouch Recipe for Dogs / 10 Pack - Pou Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelFromm Nutritionals Digestive Pâté Dog Food TopperFrommFromm Nutritionals Digestive Pâté Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelFromm Gold Nutritionals Digestive Support Low Fat Pâté Complete Wet Dog FoodFrommFromm Gold Nutritionals Digestive Support Low Fat Pâté Complete Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Venture Turkey Meal & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Venture Turkey Meal & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelMerrick Grain-Free Turkey Bone Broth Dog Food TopperMerrickMerrick Grain-Free Turkey Bone Broth Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Duck Meal & Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Duck Meal & Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Dog Steak Frites Dinner Beef & Pumpkin Dry Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Dog Steak Frites Dinner Beef & Pumpkin Dry Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 3 on the labelSolid Gold Nutrientboost Chicken Freeze Dried Dog Food TopperSolid GoldSolid Gold Nutrientboost Chicken Freeze Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the label
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Earthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Alaska Pollock Meal & Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Alaska Pollock Meal & Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Rabbit Meal & Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Rabbit Meal & Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Meadow Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Meadow Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelNulo Savory Stews Ancient Grains Chicken & Salmon Recipe Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo Savory Stews Ancient Grains Chicken & Salmon Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelTucker’s Salmon-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Salmon-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 3 on the labelTucker’s Pork-Lamb-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Pork-Lamb-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 3 on the labelTucker’s Pork-Bison-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Pork-Bison-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 3 on the labelTucker’s Pork-Beef-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Pork-Beef-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 3 on the labelTucker’s Patties Pork-Lamb-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Patties Pork-Lamb-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelTucker’s Patties Pork-Bison-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Patties Pork-Bison-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelTucker’s Patties Pork-Beef-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Patties Pork-Beef-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelTucker’s Patties Salmon-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Patties Salmon-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s Meal Prep Banana Flax Overnight Oats Dog Food TopperGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s Meal Prep Banana Flax Overnight Oats Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s Meal Prep Ranch Dog Food TopperGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s Meal Prep Ranch Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Awesome Functions Awesome Belly Beef, Rice & Pumpkin For Easy Digestion Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Awesome Functions Awesome Belly Beef, Rice & Pumpkin For Easy Digestion Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Dave’s Grain-Free Goat Milk, Chicken Dinner Pouch Recipe for Dogs / 10 Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Dave’s Grain-Free Goat Milk, Chicken Dinner Pouch Recipe for Dogs / 10 Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Pouches Dave’s Chicken & Salmon with Brown Rice, Goat Milk Pouch Recipe for Do Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Pouches Dave’s Chicken & Salmon with Brown Rice, Goat Milk Pouch Recipe for Do Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Dave’s Bland Beef & Rice Pouch Recipe for Dogs / 10 Pack - Pouche Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Dave’s Bland Beef & Rice Pouch Recipe for Dogs / 10 Pack - Pouche Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelJinx Chicken & Salmon Homemades Single-Serve Meal Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Chicken & Salmon Homemades Single-Serve Meal Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelJinx Grain Free Chicken Tuna Homemades Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Grain Free Chicken Tuna Homemades Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelCaru Classics (Natural Stews) Classics Turkey with Lamb Stew Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodCaruCaru Classics (Natural Stews) Classics Turkey with Lamb Stew Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelKoha Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast Dog Entrée Wet Dog FoodKohaKoha Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast Dog Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelKoha Pure Shreds Shredded Duck Entrée Wet Dog FoodKohaKoha Pure Shreds Shredded Duck Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelKoha Pure Shreds Shredded Beef Entrée Wet Dog FoodKohaKoha Pure Shreds Shredded Beef Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelKoha Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Entrée Dog Food TopperKohaKoha Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Entrée Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelKoha Limited Ingredient Turkey Entrée for Sensitive Stomachs Wet Dog FoodKohaKoha Limited Ingredient Turkey Entrée for Sensitive Stomachs Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelKoha Limited Ingredient Diet Chicken Entrée Wet Dog FoodKohaKoha Limited Ingredient Diet Chicken Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Awesome Everything Beef, Rice & Veggies Multicare Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Awesome Everything Beef, Rice & Veggies Multicare Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Marbella Paella with Mackerel & Pumpkin Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Marbella Paella with Mackerel & Pumpkin Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Meals ‘n More Jammin’ Salmon Recipe Plus Skin & Coat Health Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Meals ‘n More Jammin’ Salmon Recipe Plus Skin & Coat Health Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Green Eggs & Chicken with Pumpkin & Greens Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Green Eggs & Chicken with Pumpkin & Greens Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Meals ‘n More Grandma’s Chicken Soup Plus Digestive Support Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Meals ‘n More Grandma’s Chicken Soup Plus Digestive Support Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Funky Chunky Chicken Soup with Pumpkin Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Funky Chunky Chicken Soup with Pumpkin Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Funk in the Trunk Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Funk in the Trunk Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Cirque de la Mer Tuna & Veggies in Soup Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Cirque de la Mer Tuna & Veggies in Soup Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Meals ‘n More Bed and Breakfast Plus Digestive Support Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Meals ‘n More Bed and Breakfast Plus Digestive Support Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Amazon Livin Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Classic Dog Amazon Livin Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Meals ‘n More Amazon Livin’ Plus Digestive Support Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Meals ‘n More Amazon Livin’ Plus Digestive Support Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelFromm Gold Nutritionals Sensitive Skin and Stomach Complete Pâté Wet Dog FoodFrommFromm Gold Nutritionals Sensitive Skin and Stomach Complete Pâté Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Puppy Beef & Rice Formula in Gravy Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Puppy Beef & Rice Formula in Gravy Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelFromm Four-Star Diner Classics Paula’s Chicken & Pumpkin Pâté Wet Dog FoodFrommFromm Four-Star Diner Classics Paula’s Chicken & Pumpkin Pâté Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Turkey Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Turkey Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Salmon Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Salmon Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Chicken Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Chicken Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelHealth Extension Gently Cooked Chicken And Pumpkin Recipe Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension Gently Cooked Chicken And Pumpkin Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelNulo FreeStyle True Boost Meatball Mixers Beef & Turkey Recipe Dog Food TopperNuloNulo FreeStyle True Boost Meatball Mixers Beef & Turkey Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelNulo FreeStyle True Boost Gut Health Functional Mixers Lamb & Pumpkin Recipe Dog Food TopperNuloNulo FreeStyle True Boost Gut Health Functional Mixers Lamb & Pumpkin Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelNulo Savory Stews Ancient Grains Chicken & Mackerel Recipe Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo Savory Stews Ancient Grains Chicken & Mackerel Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the label

On labels as

Organic pumpkin: what changes

One page covers every name. Here is what each label word adds, and whether it changes anything for your dog.

Organic pumpkin

Matters for your dog A little

Organic Pumpkin

What it means USDA's National Organic Program sets the rules: the field must go 3 years without substances on the program's prohibited list before harvest, under certification. AAFCO accepts the claim only when NOP rules are met. USDA does not call organic food safer or more nutritious.

For your dog One meta-analysis of 343 publications on crops in general, not pumpkin, found pesticide residues 4 times as often in conventional crops, more cadmium, and some antioxidants 19 to 69% higher in organic. Two earlier reviews found no differences. No study tests dogs, and pumpkin is often a minor ingredient.11,12,13

  1. Strong
  2. Some
  3. Thin
  4. None
Whole Pumpkin

Sources

What we read

Checked October 1, 2026.

  1. 1 A prospective multicenter study of the efficacy of a fiber-supplemented dietary intervention in dogs with chronic large bowel diarrhea BMC Veterinary Research, 2022 // Journal
  2. 2 Life-stage differences in nutrient digestibility and physiological parameters in Sapsaree dogs Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2026 // Journal
  3. 3 (NM08) Evaluation of Pumpkin and Inulin Using Canine and Feline-Specific Intestinal In Vitro Fermentation Assays 2023 ACVIM Forum, 2023 // Nonprofit
  4. 4 Proximate composition, starch, amylose, β-carotene and total phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of fresh pumpkin, pumpkin flour and its starches International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 2017 // Journal
  5. 5 Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) Pulp Flour as a Source of Dietary Fiber: Chemical, Physicochemical and Technological Properties Akademik Gıda, 2024 // Journal
  6. 6 Pumpkin, squash, gourd and other Cucurbita species Feedipedia (INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ, FAO), 2012 // Database
  7. 7 Constipation, Obstipation, and Megacolon in Small Animals Merck Veterinary Manual, n.d. // Book
  8. 8 8 Home Remedies For Dog Diarrhea & 2 That Could Be Dangerous VCA Animal Hospitals, n.d. // Industry
  9. 9 What’s in the Ingredients List? AAFCO, n.d. // Regulator
  10. 10 Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin? Benefits, Risks, and Feeding Tips PetMD, 2025 // Industry
  11. 11 Organic AAFCO, n.d. // Regulator
  12. 12 7 CFR § 205.202 Land requirements Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (Code of Federal Regulations), n.d. // Regulator
  13. 13 Higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations and lower incidence of pesticide residues in organically grown crops: a systematic literature review and meta-analyses British Journal of Nutrition, 2014 // Journal
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