Pumpkin Seeds

Cats handle fatty treats poorly, so too many pumpkin seeds cause loose stools or diarrhoea; whole seeds in the shell can choke or pass undigested, and salty seeds are a bigger burden for a small animal.

Loose stools, diarrhoea, vomiting, reduced appetite; retching or trouble swallowing suggests choking.

Stop feeding and monitor; seek immediate veterinary care if signs persist or choking is suspected.

Pumpkin seeds are not a required food for cats - at most 1-2 shelled, unsalted kernels now and then; do not use them as a dewormer, and leave parasite treatment to a vet.

Pumpkin seeds are fairly fatty, so too many cause loose stools or diarrhoea; whole seeds in the shell are hard to digest and can choke or irritate the gut, and salted or caramelised versions carry a lot of salt and sugar.

Loose stools, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain; choking causes retching and trouble swallowing, and a large salt intake leads to thirst, vomiting and lethargy.

A few plain kernels usually need monitoring only; contact a vet immediately if vomiting or diarrhoea persists or if choking is suspected, and after large amounts of salty seeds.

Only shelled, unsalted, unseasoned kernels, a small pinch at a time; pumpkin seeds do not deworm pets, so have a vet diagnose and treat parasites instead of feeding seeds as a home remedy.