Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat watermelon?
Watermelon flesh is safe and hydrating. Skip the rind and the seeds — both can cause obstruction.
How to prepare it
Flesh only, seeds and rind removed, cut into cubes.
Never in this form
The rind and the seeds.
Portion
About 30 kcal per 100 g, and over 90% water.
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
Further reading
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.