Precautions for taking pumpkin powder If the cat eats pumpkin, it can moisten the intestine and replenish nutrition. If the cat's intestines and stomach are not good enough, it will cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Proper feeding of some cooked pumpkin to the cat can promote digestion and absorption, accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis, and also can moisten the intestine and relieve constipation, regulating the intestines and stomach.