Can my dog eat Melons?
Can my dog eat Melons?
Can my dog eat Melons? 
Did you know melons are related to squashes and cucumbers? Who would have thought! They’ve been around for thousands of years and were even grown and enjoyed by ancient Egyptians. Many types of melons are available and they’re usually easy to find at your local grocery store. Melons pack a punch when it comes to nutrition, too. They’re rich with B vitamins, Vitamin C, potassium, manganese, iron and phosphorous. And they’re about 90% water. Melons are used in a variety of ways—enjoyed raw in slices or cut into small pieces to be used as a dessert, added to salads and more.
Can my dog eat melons? Yes! Can my puppy eat melons? Yes, again! Most dogs will enjoy honey dew, cantaloupe and watermelons. They’re an excellent source of hydration for your pup on a hot day, too! And your canine fur baby will benefit from the vitamins and minerals found in melons. However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when serving your dog melon. Some melons, especially watermelon, have seeds inside that are not edible. What could happen if my dog or puppy ate watermelon seeds? The seeds can become stuck in the intestines and cause an intestinal blockage, which can be a very serious medial problem. To avoid this problem, just remove all the seeds before feeding your dog melon. In addition, if your dog eats too much melon, he could develop diarrhea, due to the high-water content of the melon. It’s recommended that you cut melon into small, bite-sized pieces for your pup, to avoid a choking hazard. Your pup can enjoy melon, but only as an occasional treat and in small servings. One more note—be sure to remove the rind (skin) from the melon before serving your pup any type of melon. Dogs are not able to digest the skin of these fruits.
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Seeds can sometimes be harmful even to humans, talk more of dogs. I’ve been lazy with giving my dog fruits, I’ll make it a point of duty now. Thanks for this!
I do not even try to feed my dog watermelon because no matter how I try to remove all the seeds, I never get to remove them all and I’ll find out late that he had swallowed some when he starts heaving. I may try other melons though since they have a lot of nutrients.
True. Watermelon requires patience for one to finally remove all the seeds and make it safe for dogs. Most times you have to mash everything before you are sure everything is out. My dog has once swallowed the seed and I didn’t know that until a day later when I noticed he was struggling with passing stools. We went to the vet and they had to remove it because they said it was blocking something. As pet parents, we should really be careful about things we allow our dogs eat so that we don’t cause them problems.
Yes these things are excellent sources of hydration on a hot day. The benefits to get are also amazing; your dog can get enough vitamins and minerals from this. I do feed my dog the different types of melons in moderation and they have never had any problems with it.