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Are dogs allowed to eat watermelon?

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Especially in summer, watermelons are a refreshing, low-calorie snack that regularly ends up on many people's plates. But what about dogs? Are dogs allowed to eat watermelon, or can the fruit possibly harm their health? We will give you the answer to this question in the following article.

Watermelons as a healthy snack for dogs?

Fruit is known to be healthy and provides us with many essential vitamins. Therefore, there is no question that a selection of fruits should be an integral part of a balanced diet.


However, dogs have different nutritional needs than humans. What is healthy for you is not necessarily beneficial for your four-legged friend. Some completely harmless foods for us humans are even toxic for dogs, so their consumption can be life-threatening in the worst case.


However, this does not apply to watermelons. Dogs may therefore eat watermelons without any health risks for their four-legged friends.

Watermelons contain many valuable nutrients

Watermelons are low-calorie fruit. One hundred grams of flesh has about 30 calories. Apart from that, watermelons contain several vitamins and minerals.


Besides potassium, magnesium and calcium, they also contain vitamins A and C and various B vitamins. Like humans, dogs can also benefit from the valuable nutrients in the fruit, which belongs to the pumpkin family.

Can a dog eat watermelon with seeds?

Watermelons are generally not harmful to dogs. However, if possible, you should only let your four-legged friend eat the pulp without the seeds. Otherwise, especially in very small breeds, there is a risk that eating the melon seeds will lead to intestinal obstruction. This is not only associated with severe pain for the dog but can even be life-threatening in the worst case.


Therefore, to avoid unnecessary health hazards, be sure to take some time and remove the seeds from the flesh of the watermelon before letting your dog eat it.

Are dogs allowed to eat the skin of the watermelon?

The hard skin of the watermelon is also not suitable for dogs. If you let your four-legged friend eat it, it will most likely cause digestive problems such as diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. Therefore, always remove the rind thoroughly before letting your dog eat watermelon.

Are all dogs allowed to eat watermelon?

Watermelon stimulates digestion and has a dehydrating effect. This also means that some dogs do not tolerate it well and get flatulence or diarrhoea after eating it.


If your dog has never been allowed to eat watermelon before, you should therefore only give him a small piece the first time and observe how his digestion tolerates the unfamiliar snack.


If no problems occur after consumption, your dog can eat watermelon more often in the future. However, even then, you should not overdo it and only feed your four-legged friend in manageable quantities.

Watermelons for dogs - our conclusion

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As you can see, dogs are generally allowed to eat watermelon. As long as you remove both the rind and the seeds, the fruit is safe for your four-legged friend. However, you should not let your dog eat too much watermelon at once, as this can easily lead to diarrhoea and further digestive problems.


Regardless of this, neither watermelons nor other types of fruit are a substitute for good dog food. In our online shop, you will find everything you need for the species-appropriate nutrition of your four-legged friend. In addition to high-quality dry and wet food, our range also offers you numerous healthy dog treats, for example, which your dog would probably rather eat than watermelon anyway.

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