Yes, in moderation
Plain, roasted or raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are safe for dogs in small amounts. They provide fiber, zinc and healthy fats. Skip salted and seasoned seeds.
| Can dogs eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 15 kcal per 1 teaspoon shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) |
| Main benefit | Fiber, zinc, magnesium and iron |
| Main risk | High in fat and calories |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
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Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One 1 teaspoon shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) has about 15 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if pumpkin seeds were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max pumpkin seeds per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 2 × 1 teaspoon shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 3.5 × 1 teaspoon shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 6.5 × 1 teaspoon shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 8.5 × 1 teaspoon shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 11 × 1 teaspoon shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your dog seems unwell.
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Yes. Plain, roasted or raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are safe for dogs in small amounts. They provide fiber, zinc and healthy fats. Skip salted and seasoned seeds.
There is no good evidence that pumpkin seeds treat worms in dogs. Use a vet-recommended dewormer.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
In moderation
Yes. Plain, roasted or raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are safe for dogs in small amounts.