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Can dogs have watermelon rind?

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When feeding your dog refreshing watermelon, or cantaloupe, be sure to first remove the seeds. This way your best buddy will be less likely to experience an upset stomach or other digestive issues. Simplify, as much as possible, everything that your dog gets to eat. We don't recommend giving a dog watermelon rinds. read more

Consider that watermelon is about 92 percent water, so it sure can be quite a retreat for dogs on those “dog days of summer!” Best of all, you may be delighted in learning that watermelon is not only highly refreshing and sweet, but it comes packed with nutrients. read more

The answer is yes, with a couple of precautions. Seeds could cause an intestinal blockage, so make sure you remove them. It’s also probably not a good idea to allow a dog to chew on the rind, because it can cause gastrointestinal upset. read more

Watermelon flesh should be OK (in moderation) too much fruit for dogs and humans has the same gastrointestinal results : -) The seeds should be removed. I wouldn't mind them gnawing on the rind, but if they gulp down large chunks there is always the risk of intestinal blockage. read more

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