Can you feed dogs watermelon?

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. The fruit itself is a health-food powerhouse, low in calories and packed with nutrients—vitamins A, B6, and C, and potassium. read more

Before you feed your dog watermelon or any other human food, you should ask your veterinarian or nutritionist about how much you should feed your dog, if any, and how often. Many dogs have different dietary needs, and some have medical conditions that might make watermelon a bad choice. read more

What Dogs Can Eat You can make sure your dog has a healthy, well-balanced diet by asking your vet to suggest a quality dog food. But that doesn't mean you can't sometimes give your dog people food as a special treat. read more

They contain no black, mature seeds. But you may see white seed coats, where the seed did no mature. Citrullus Lanatus is the scientific name for watermelon. It comes from the botanical family Cucurbitaceae and is related to cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash. You can carve watermelon rinds in the same manner as pumpkins. read more