Yes, dogs can eat watermelon!
Seedless watermelon flesh is a safe, hydrating treat for dogs. Remove the rind and seeds, which can cause stomach upset or a blockage.
| Can dogs eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 5 kcal per 1-inch watermelon cube |
| Main benefit | About 92% water, great for hydration on hot days |
| Main risk | Seeds can cause intestinal blockage, especially in small dogs |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
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Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One 1-inch watermelon cube has about 5 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if watermelon were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max watermelon per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 6.5 × 1-inch watermelon cube |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 11 × 1-inch watermelon cube |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 19 × 1-inch watermelon cube |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 26 × 1-inch watermelon cube |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 33 × 1-inch watermelon cube |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your dog seems unwell.
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Yes. Seedless watermelon flesh is a safe, hydrating treat for dogs. Remove the rind and seeds, which can cause stomach upset or a blockage.
No. The rind is not toxic but it is tough and can cause stomach upset or a blockage.
Avoid them. A few may pass, but several seeds can cause an intestinal blockage, particularly in small dogs.
Yes. Its high water content makes it a refreshing treat, but it is not a replacement for fresh drinking water.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
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Yes. Seedless watermelon flesh is a safe, hydrating treat for dogs.