The Wonders of Pumpkin

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Did you know that Pumpkin has other uses besides pies and decorations?

It's a wonderfully healthy supplement for your pets. 

A few simple rules to follow:

-Always check with your Veterinarian before making any dietary change with your pets.

-Buy ONLY pure 100% pumpkin, never pumpkin pie filling, which is loaded with sugars and spices.

Enjoy the benefits of Pumpkin for your pets

Best,

Tammy

The Natural Pet Health Store/919--837-0020

 

 

 

Health benefits of Pumpkin

• It is one of the vegetables which is very low calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; but is rich a source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins.

• Pumpkin is a loaded many antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C and vitamin-E

• Some of the highest levels of vitamin-A, in the vegetable world. Vitamin A is a powerful natural antioxidant and is required by body for maintaining the integrity of skin and mucus membranes. It is also an essential vitamin for vision. Research studies suggest that natural foods rich in vitamin A helps body protect against lung and oral cavity cancers.

• It is also an excellent source of many natural poly-phenolic flavonoid compounds like alpha and beta carotenes, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin.

• Rich in B-complex group of vitamins.

• It is also good source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus.

• Great to add to your pet's food for weight loss.  Discuss with your Veterinarian how much food to cut back and replace with pumpkin.

• Can work wonders for simple dietary indiscretion diarrhea in pet's, as well as constipation.

• Can work well for hairballs in felines.

• Great to add to your pet's food when switching brands/flavors.