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15 Pumpkin Fun Facts | 8 Pumpkin Dog Treats #CookingForSugar

October 25, 2016

Fall is my favorite season for many reasons: cooler weather, apple picking, lovely colors, and pumpkins – everything pumpkin! Here are some interesting pumpkin fun facts.

Pumpkin FUN Facts

15 Pumpkin Fun Facts

1, Pumpkin comes from the Greek word “pepon”, meaning a large melon.
2. In the U.S., over a billion pounds of pumpkin are produced each year.
3. California, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania are the top pumpkin-producing states.
4. Pumpkins are fruit.
5. Pumpkins are a type of squash.
6. Pumpkins are 90 percent water.
7. Pumpkins contain seeds.
8. Pumpkin flowers are edible.
9. Pumpkins are typically shaped like a sphere or ball.
10. There are more than 30 varieties of pumpkins.
11. Pumpkins are traditionally orange but can sometimes be white, yellow, green or red.
12. Pumpkins are a healthy source of vitamin A and vitamin B.
13. Pumpkins are high in fiber, contain potassium, protein, and iron.
14. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eat it as a snack.
15. According to the American Pie Council, pumpkin is America’s second favorite kind of pie. Pumpkin pie is a popular Fall and Thanksgiving desert.

Pumpkins are nutritious, healthy for you and your dog. Pumpkin can be baked, roasted, steamed or boiled. Here are some dog treat recipes you can share with your dog.

homemade pumpkin dog treats

8 Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats

1. Mini-Pumpkin Pie
2. Ginger Honey Pumpkin Dip
3. Apple Pumpkin Banana Bones
4. Pumpkin Puree
5. Roasting A Pumpkin
6. Frosty Pumpkin
7. Layered PUMPKIN Frosty Bones
8. Pumpkin Apple Balls

Cooking For Sugar Homemade dog treatsAvailable on Amazon

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Filed Under: Pumpkin, Tasty Tuesday

Comments

  1. JeanneP of bichonpawz says

    October 25, 2016 at 3:49 AM

    Fabulous Pumpkin Treat Ideas! Thanks for sharing Sugar!!

  2. easy rider says

    October 25, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    that are super tasty recipes… the mama will make the pumpkin honey dip for my howl-o-ween steaks, YAY!

  3. Two French Bulldogs says

    October 25, 2016 at 11:34 AM

    Those punkin treats are fantastic
    Lily & Edward

  4. Golden Daily Scoop says

    October 25, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    What a fun pumpkin post! The Goldens get a scoop of pumpkin before bed every night. I bet they would love that pumpkin dip as a special treat! Thanks for sharing!!

  5. Buddy says

    October 25, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Excellent recipes! Thank you so much for sharing. Mom and I both like pumpkin and she is always looking for new things to make with it!

  6. Madi says

    October 25, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    Sugar no doubt that you are the sweetest pumpkin in the patch
    Hugs madi your bfff

  7. Marg says

    October 25, 2016 at 1:36 PM

    Lots of uses for pumpkin and those treats sound really yummy. We will have to try some of them.

  8. Idaho PugRanch says

    October 25, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    We love pumpkin!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

  9. The OP Pack says

    October 25, 2016 at 3:27 PM

    The OP Pack Sibes have always enjoyed all things pumpkin, especially when they are homemade. Mom needs to make us some soon, but she says she is taking it slowly with letting Misty have new treats:(

    Woos – Lightning and Misty

  10. Leigh says

    October 26, 2016 at 6:12 AM

    Wow! The recipes looked very fun and yummy! I have read an article though that pumpkins may not be good for dogs. I’m confused now.

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