Can Dogs Eat Butternut Squash?

When I’m in the kitchen, my furry friend becomes my shadow. If I happen to drop something while cooking, she will instantly start munching on it. For this reason, I try to be extremely careful when I cook. 

However, sometimes accidents happen. For instance, I was chopping up some butternut squash and a piece dropped to the ground. Before I could react, my dog began eating the squash. 

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Thankfully, butternut squash is absolutely fine for our canine companions to consume. Now, before you start serving them up a bowl of butternut squash soup, you should know that only plain squash should be given to your furry friend. In addition, you’ll need to cut up and de-seed the squash before roasting it up for your canine companion. 

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According to the American Kennel Club, squash, in general, has several benefits for our furry friends. Not only is it full of fiber, but it also has plenty of vitamins. 

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Just a quick note – please speak to your vet prior to giving squash to your furry friend!