{"id":179900,"date":"2022-07-16T08:10:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:10:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:10:37","slug":"how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How much watermelon can a dog eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#How_much_watermelon_can_a_dog_eat\" title=\"How much watermelon can a dog eat?\">How much watermelon can a dog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_watermelon\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats a watermelon?\">What happens if a dog eats a watermelon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#Can_watermelon_cause_diarrhea_in_dogs\" title=\"Can watermelon cause diarrhea in dogs?\">Can watermelon cause diarrhea in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#What_fruits_can_dog_eat\" title=\"What fruits can dog eat?\">What fruits can dog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#Can_my_dog_eat_too_much_watermelon\" title=\"Can my dog eat too much watermelon?\">Can my dog eat too much watermelon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#How_much_watermelon_can_a_dog_eat_a_day\" title=\"How much watermelon can a dog eat a day?\">How much watermelon can a dog eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#Why_does_my_dog_love_watermelon_so_much\" title=\"Why does my dog love watermelon so much?\">Why does my dog love watermelon so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_watermelon_rind\" title=\"What should I do if my dog eats watermelon rind?\">What should I do if my dog eats watermelon rind?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#Can_dogs_get_diarrhea_from_watermelon\" title=\"Can dogs get diarrhea from watermelon?\">Can dogs get diarrhea from watermelon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#What_does_watermelon_do_to_dogs_poop\" title=\"What does watermelon do to dogs poop?\">What does watermelon do to dogs poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#Is_watermelon_a_laxative_for_dogs\" title=\"Is watermelon a laxative for dogs?\">Is watermelon a laxative for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-watermelon-can-a-dog-eat-2\/#Does_watermelon_increase_diarrhea\" title=\"Does watermelon increase diarrhea?\">Does watermelon increase diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_watermelon_can_a_dog_eat\"><\/span>How much watermelon can a dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like most safe human foods to share with a dog, watermelon should be given sparingly as it contains seeds that can cause a blockage and a rind that may result in gastrointestinal upset such as diarrhea. Just <b>one cup of diced, seedless watermelon can benefit your dog, and: Maintain immune system health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_watermelon\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats a watermelon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Too much watermelon can cause <b>a tummy upset, constipation, or diarrhea for your dog. And smaller dogs should have much less as a snack than a larger dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_watermelon_cause_diarrhea_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can watermelon cause diarrhea in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Too much of any one treatincluding watermeloncan cause upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, or even obesity and diabetes longterm. Remember to keep treats like watermelon down to 10% or less of your dog&#8217;s diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruits_can_dog_eat\"><\/span>What fruits can dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Other fruits are safe for dogs to eat, but require special preparation or should only be enjoyed in moderation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apples. Remove the seeds and core as those could be harmful to your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Bananas.  <\/li>\n<li>Cantaloupe.  <\/li>\n<li>Cranberries.  <\/li>\n<li>Mango.  <\/li>\n<li>Oranges.  <\/li>\n<li>Peaches.  <\/li>\n<li>Pears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_eat_too_much_watermelon\"><\/span>Can my dog eat too much watermelon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Too much watermelon can cause a tummy upset, constipation, or diarrhea for your dog. And smaller dogs should have much less as a snack than a larger dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_watermelon_can_a_dog_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How much watermelon can a dog eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treats of any kind should make up <b>no more than 10% of your dog&#8217;s daily calorie intake, according to recommendations from Preventive Vet. Whatever the size of your dog, follow this rule when determining how much watermelon you should feed them, keeping in mind that one cup of diced watermelon contains 45.6 calories.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_love_watermelon_so_much\"><\/span>Why does my dog love watermelon so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Since watermelon is made of 92 percent  you guessed it  water, the sweet fruit is great for keeping pets hydrated and preventing heatstroke. It&#8217;s also chock-full of vitamins A, B6, and C, which can boost your dog&#8217;s immune system, make your dog&#8217;s coat shinier and keep eyes and teeth in good shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_watermelon_rind\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog eats watermelon rind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like most safe human foods to share with a dog, watermelon should be given sparingly as it contains seeds that can cause a blockage and a rind that may result in gastrointestinal upset such as diarrhea. Just <b>one cup of diced, seedless watermelon can benefit your dog, and: Maintain immune system health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_diarrhea_from_watermelon\"><\/span>Can dogs get diarrhea from watermelon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Too much of any one treatincluding watermeloncan cause upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, or even obesity and diabetes longterm. Remember to keep treats like watermelon down to 10% or less of your dog&#8217;s diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_watermelon_do_to_dogs_poop\"><\/span>What does watermelon do to dogs poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like many fruits, watermelon can cause <b>loose stool if your dog eats too much at a time. If you feed your dog watermelon, make sure to keep an eye out for any changes in their bowel movements.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_watermelon_a_laxative_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is watermelon a laxative for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Watermelon is roughly 92 percent water and 7.5 percent carbohydrates. Plus, it&#8217;s low calorie and cholesterol-free, making it a healthy human food that&#8217;s also good for dogs. Since watermelon has such high water content, it&#8217;s great for hydration and <b>has the potential to help alleviate constipation<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_watermelon_increase_diarrhea\"><\/span>Does watermelon increase diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>May Cause Diarrhoea And Other Digestive Problems<\/b> Watermelon is an excellent source of water and an equally great source of dietary fibre. However, consuming in large quantity may give rise to digestive problems like diarrhoea, bloating, flatulence, gas, et al.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much watermelon can a dog eat?What happens if a dog eats a watermelon?Can watermelon cause diarrhea in dogs?What fruits can dog eat?Can my dog eat too much watermelon?How much watermelon can a dog eat a day?Why does my dog love watermelon so much?What should I do if my dog eats watermelon&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179900"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179900"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179900\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=179900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}