Freeze Dried Pumpkin

[gmm80]

I think most cat and dog parents know about using pumpkin puree to help with diarrhea symptoms, but last year I discovered freeze-dried pumpkin and I found when using for smaller guys like kittens, it's much more convenient than pumpkin puree. I always hated opening an entire can of pumpkin when I would only use a bit before it went bad. I know you can freeze it, but I'm just not that organized. The FD pumpkin costs more up front, but for me, it's much more convenient because I can just keep a bag on hand all the time. And for kitties who don't love the taste of pumpkin puree, you only have to mix a small amount of the FD in with canned food. I didn't see anything about it here when I did a search, so I thought I would mention it. This is the brand I use:

 

[LTS3]

Interesting

Pet stores do sell packets of pumpkin puree if one doesn't want to bother with a whole can from the supermarket. Weruva's Pumpkin Patch Up is one brand. A packet does cost more than a supermarket can but good if you only need to use it once in awhile.

 

[war&wisdom]

Anyone just freeze teaspoons of pumpkin for future use? I get cans from the grocery store, which are cheap, but they always go bad before I use them up. I was thinking of just making little ice cubes, but I'm not sure if the kitties will like the quality after they defrost.

 

[stephanietx]

You can put it in ice cube trays and freeze. Snap them out and put in a freezer bag and pull out what you need when you need it.

 

[war&wisdom]

You can put it in ice cube trays and freeze. Snap them out and put in a freezer bag and pull out what you need when you need it.

That's the plan. Just wondered if anyone had experience with cats' reactions to the post-freezing quality.