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Can dogs eat Watermelon?

can dogs eat watermelonYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Watermelon is a healthy fruit for dogs as long as it is served in small quantities. Make sure to remove all watermelon seeds and rind and slice the flesh into bite-sized pieces to prevent the risk of choking. In addition, watermelon fruit offers iron, phosphorous, vitamin K to dogs and keeps them hydrated.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Watermelon is packed with nutrients such as vitamin A (beta-carotene), vitamin C, vitamin B5, potassium, copper, citrulline, and lycopene.

Risks

health-risks
  • Excessive consumption can cause stomach upset in dogs.
  • Watermelon seeds are a choking hazard, especially to small dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Watermelon should be consumed fresh.
  • Cut the watermelon into bite-sized pieces.
  • Remove the rind and seeds.
  • Give no more than one cup of watermelon cubes to your dog as an occasional treat.

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