Tinned pumpkin - great for tummy upsets

muddypaws

Aldi are going to be selling tinned pumpkin from 20th June, well worth stocking up on to keep in the house. It is great for dogs with upset stomachs, and a lot of raw/barf feeders also like to use it. Its very hard to get in Ireland, so just wanted to give a heads up

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-specialbuys-20th-june/products-detail-page/ps/p/libbys-pumpkin-pie/

bluecherry74

Thanks! My two love butternut squash and it definitely helps sort out... liquid deposits... so I'll pick up some of this for them. Hopefully it doesn't have any sugar or other additives.

muddypaws

bluecherry74 wrote: »

Thanks! My two love butternut squash and it definitely helps sort out... liquid deposits... so I'll pick up some of this for them. Hopefully it doesn't have any sugar or other additives.

Yeah, that is definitely something to look out for, it does say 100% natural, so hopefully it is just pumpkin in there.

Nody

bluecherry74 wrote: »

Thanks! My two love butternut squash and it definitely helps sort out... liquid deposits... so I'll pick up some of this for them. Hopefully it doesn't have any sugar or other additives.

It's pure pumpkin.

What is the difference between LIBBY’S® Pumpkin Pie Mix and LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin?

LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin is just that – pure pumpkin with nothing added – no salt, no sugar, no artificial flavorings, colorings or preservatives. It’s ready-to-use for all cooking and baking uses. LIBBY’S® Easy Pumpkin Pie Mix contains pure pumpkin and a blend of traditional spices and sugar. Just add eggs and CARNATION® Evaporated Milk to the Easy Pumpkin Pie Mix, pour into an unbaked pie shell and bake for a delicious and easy dessert.

Fitzg

It's also great for guinea pigs http://www.guinealynx.info/handfeeding.html I'm going to stock up and have it as emergency food!

aonb

thanks for this - Having lived in USA for long time, I'll be buying this for human consumption (pumpkin pies!!) - how do you feed it to dogs with tummy issues - do dogs tend to like it enough to eat as is, or do you add it to food? (Ive got a dog with gastric sensitivity) Hopefully they will continue to stock it as opposed to being just a special?

muddypaws

aonb wrote: »

thanks for this - Having lived in USA for long time, I'll be buying this for human consumption (pumpkin pies!!) - how do you feed it to dogs with tummy issues - do dogs tend to like it enough to eat as is, or do you add it to food? (Ive got a dog with gastric sensitivity) Hopefully they will continue to stock it as opposed to being just a special?

Heres a link with some info on it http://raisinghealthydogs.com/discover-the-health-benefits-of-canned-pumpkin-for-dogs

I'm also intending to use some for pumpkin pies as well, one of my favourite things in the world. I think they are stocking it in preparation for 4th July, there seems to be quite a few American foods being sold. But I'm sure if it sells well, they may consider stocking it all year round. They may wonder why it is selling in bulk though

SillyMangoX

Is the extra added sugar and spice and issue?

Nody

SillyMangoX wrote: »

Is the extra added sugar and spice and issue?

There are two versions; the one linked above is the pure version with out spice and sugar

SillyMangoX

Nody wrote: »

There are two versions; the one linked above is the pure version with out spice and sugar

Oh I must have read it wrong! Will be picking up a tin or two so, my cats love pumpkin

tk123

I asked my Dad to pick some up for me and came in with 4 cans of it yesterday delighted ... "When are we having the pie?!?" :P

tk123

Guys how much of this would you give an 8kg(ish) puppy? She's had the runs on and off since she was fed Luath for treats at daycare!

bluecherry74

I'd go with a tablespoon or two at each meal and see how she gets on. You don't want to overdo it in case it has the opposite effect. I'd cut out everything else bar plain chicken for a couple of days too, including liver, as that can be hard on their stomachs.

If you run out of the tinned stuff, just steam some butternut squash and mash it. It's more or less the same thing.

Hope she's better soon

Ruu

We give a teaspoon each meal to our two cats, they hated it at first but they eat it first instead of their dry food. They used to have hairball issues, very rarely now.

tk123

Thanks guys. They both did backflips when I opened the can lol!! Really annoyed that a 'conventional' food that's meant to be hypoallergenic and holistic has had this affect on her.