What happens if my dog eats pumpkin pie?

No. While pumpkin itself has nutritional benefits for dogs, pumpkin pie is loaded with sugar, which is never good for dogs. If your dog has gotten into your Thanksgiving pie, odds are he’s okay. He may have an upset stomach, but he hasn’t eaten anything toxic.

Are pie pumpkins safe for dogs?

Plain canned pumpkin without added sugars, ingredients, or fillers, as well as plain fresh pumpkin and pumpkin flesh, are safe bets for your dog. One thing to be sure to avoid is sugar-free canned pumpkin, Dr. Woodnutt warns. The main concern is with sugar-free canned pumpkin, which may contain xylitol, she told us.

Why can’t dogs have pumpkin pie filling?

But don’t give your pet any pie filling or cooked desserts, as they may contain ingredients that can be toxic for dogs. Plain cooked fresh pumpkin is fine to feed to dogs, but pumpkin pie filling often includes xylitol which is very toxic and potentially deadly for canines, AKC says.