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How to Use Pumpkins as Food for Animals

Most animals can eat pumpkins, but they should only be fed a limited amount of pumpkin. Smaller animals especially, such as dogs, may experience loose bowels as a result of eating too much pumpkin. In moderation and when served properly, house pets can eat pumpkin. Animals in the wild frequently eat raw pumpkins, much to the annoyance of farmers everywhere. Though not technically necessary to any animal's diet, you can use pumpkins for food for animals.

Things You'll Need

Pumpkins
Kitchen knife
Pot

Instructions

- 1
  Place whole raw pumpkins in your yard or on your farm for cattle and horses. For chickens, pigs, goats and turkeys, cut the raw pumpkin into slices and then place it in their pen.
- 2
  Boil a pot of water.
- 3
  Slice pieces of raw pumpkin.
- 4
  Remove all pumpkin seeds. Most house pets, such as dogs, are not able to digest pumpkin seeds comfortably.
- 5
  Boil the pieces of raw pumpkin until they are tender but not falling apart.
- 6
  Serve a small amount of pumpkin to your dog or other house pet.

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