Experts have warned dog owners about harmful Halloween food that may cost them £200 and an emergency visit to the vet. Pumpkin pie fillings, blends, and mixes can make your dog ill as they often contain toxic substances like nutmeg and cinnamon. Pumpkin seeds, skin, stems, and leaves can also pose risks to dogs.
Experts have warned dog owners about harmful Halloween food that may cost them £200 and an emergency visit to the vet. Although pumpkin carving is an iconic Halloween tradition, parts and products containing the fruit can cause serious damage to your dog if eaten.
Pumpkin pie fillings, blends, and mixes can make your dog ill as they often contain toxic substances like nutmeg and cinnamon, which can end up in an emergency out-of-hours trip to the vet with an average cost of £200. Experts at Howden Insurance have advised how to avoid Halloween horrors for your pooch - and a costly vet bill - this October.“Dogs can eat pumpkin, and it’s even recommended for their diet as it is a good source of fibre, iron, potassium, carotene, and vitamin A, and it aids digestion,” a Howden Insurance spokesperson said, adding, “Unsweetened pumpkin puree, canned or baked pumpkin should be fine for pups to eat. But some pumpkin parts and products are unsafe.
Pumpkin seeds, while edible, should be kept away from small dogs as they pose a choking hazard. Instead, vets recommend seeds be cleaned, peeled, roasted, and ground before being fed to a dog. Pumpkin skin can also be a choking hazard that risks gut obstruction if swallowed. So make sure this is removed before feeding. The stems and leaves are also harmful to pups, as they are covered with prickly hairs that can irritate their mouth, throat, and stomach. Alternatively, fresh apples, also popular during Halloween, are fine to feed to dogs and can even freshen their breath.
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