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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat watermelon?

Yes, in moderation Yes. Seedless watermelon flesh is a hydrating, low calorie treat. Remove the seeds and rind.

Why

Watermelon is about 92% water and low in calories (AKC); half a cup diced (76 g, 2.7 oz) has about 23 kcal (UC Davis). The seeds can choke or, in numbers, block the gut, and the rind is hard to digest and can cause vomiting, diarrhoea or a blockage.

How to give it safely

Remove all seeds and rind and cut into bite-sized chunks. Frozen chunks make a cooling summer treat. It does not replace fresh drinking water.

This is general guidance, your vet sets the actual schedule. Puppies, small dogs and dogs with a health condition can react to smaller amounts. Check with your own vet before changing what your dog eats.

Other foods people ask about

Apples Yes, in moderation Yes. Apple slices are a good low calorie treat. Remove the core and seeds first. Apricots Yes, in moderation Yes, a little fresh flesh with the stone removed. Never the stone, kernel, stem or leaves, which contain cyanide compounds. Avocado Only with care Best avoided. The flesh is low risk, but the stone can block the gut, the skin and leaves contain persin, and guacamole has onion. Bananas Yes, in moderation Yes, in small amounts. Banana is a fine occasional treat, but it is high in sugar. Peel it first. Blackberries Yes, in moderation Yes. Fresh blackberries are a low calorie treat. Wash them and keep the portion small. Blueberries Yes, in moderation Yes. Blueberries are low in calories and full of antioxidants, and most dogs love them.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29.