{"id":91536,"date":"2022-04-22T12:12:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:12:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:12:36","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog eats watermelon rind?"},"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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_watermelon_rind\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats watermelon rind?\">What happens if a 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#Is_watermelon_rind_poisonous\" title=\"Is watermelon rind poisonous?\">Is watermelon rind poisonous?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#Is_the_rind_of_a_watermelon_poisonous_to_dogs\" title=\"Is the rind of a watermelon poisonous to dogs?\">Is the rind of a watermelon poisonous to dogs?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#Is_watermelon_shell_poisonous\" title=\"Is watermelon shell poisonous?\">Is watermelon shell poisonous?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#Is_it_OK_to_eat_the_white_part_of_watermelon\" title=\"Is it OK to eat the white part of watermelon?\">Is it OK to eat the white part of watermelon?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_watermelon_rind\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats watermelon rind?\">What happens 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_a_watermelon_rind\" title=\"What do I do if my dog eats a watermelon rind?\">What do I do if my dog eats a 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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#What_happens_if_you_eat_the_shell_of_a_watermelon\" title=\"What happens if you eat the shell of a watermelon?\">What happens if you eat the shell of a 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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#Can_watermelon_rind_make_you_sick\" title=\"Can watermelon rind make you sick?\">Can watermelon rind make you sick?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#Are_watermelon_seed_shells_edible\" title=\"Are watermelon seed shells edible?\">Are watermelon seed shells edible?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#Is_the_rind_of_watermelon_good_for_you\" title=\"Is the rind of watermelon good for you?\">Is the rind of watermelon good for you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#What_happens_if_you_eat_the_white_part_of_a_watermelon\" title=\"What happens if you eat the white part of a watermelon?\">What happens if you eat the white part of a watermelon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#Whats_in_the_white_part_of_watermelon\" title=\"Whats in the white part of watermelon?\">Whats in the white part of watermelon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-watermelon-rind\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_the_white_part_of_the_watermelon\" title=\"What are the benefits of the white part of the watermelon?\">What are the benefits of the white part of the watermelon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_watermelon_rind\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats watermelon rind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rind is another part of the watermelon that isnt safe for your dog. While they can nibble on the light green part of the rind, the rind itself is too tough for your dog. Their digestive system cant break it down effectively and <b>it can cause an intestinal blockage just like the seeds can.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_watermelon_rind_poisonous\"><\/span>Is watermelon rind poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most popular part of the watermelon is the pink flesh, but like its cousin, the cucumber, the whole thing is edible. This includes the green scraps that usually end up in the compost bin. The rind, which is the green skin that keeps all that water-logged delicious fruit safe, is <b>completely edible<\/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><b>Call Your Vet If They Eat The Rind<\/b> If you notice that your dog eats a large part of the rind of the watermelon then it is recommended that you give your veterinarian a call. They will be able to provide you with the best course of action to keep your dog safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_rind_of_a_watermelon_poisonous_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is the rind of a watermelon poisonous to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rind is another part of the watermelon that <b>isnt safe for your dog. While they can nibble on the light green part of the rind, the rind itself is too tough for your dog. Their digestive system cant break it down effectively and it can cause an intestinal blockage just like the seeds can.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_watermelon_shell_poisonous\"><\/span>Is watermelon shell poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is <b>yes, with a couple of precautions. First, seeds could cause an intestinal blockage, so make sure you remove them. Its also a good idea to remove the rind because it can cause gastrointestinal upset.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_eat_the_white_part_of_watermelon\"><\/span>Is it OK to eat the white part of watermelon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rindthat white part of the fruit between the pink flesh and tough green skinis not only edible, but its a potent source of nutrients that happen to be totally different than those in watermelon flesh. So, its almost like two fruits in one!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_watermelon_rind\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats watermelon rind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rind is another part of the watermelon that isnt safe for your dog. While they can nibble on the light green part of the rind, the rind itself is too tough for your dog. Their digestive system cant break it down effectively and <b>it can cause an intestinal blockage just like the seeds can.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_a_watermelon_rind\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog eats a watermelon rind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Call Your Vet If They Eat The Rind<\/b> If you notice that your dog eats a large part of the rind of the watermelon then it is recommended that you give your veterinarian a call. They will be able to provide you with the best course of action to keep your dog safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_eat_the_shell_of_a_watermelon\"><\/span>What happens if you eat the shell of a watermelon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like watermelon seeds, the rind has a surprising amount of health benefits. While it doesnt have a tremendous amount of nutrients according to Live Strong, its <b>high in vitamins B and C. Plus, eating something you typically would have discarded cuts down on waste.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_watermelon_rind_make_you_sick\"><\/span>Can watermelon rind make you sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Watermelon Rind will not make you sick<\/b> The entire watermelon from flesh to seed is edible and delicious.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_watermelon_seed_shells_edible\"><\/span>Are watermelon seed shells edible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>(Heres the catch: You shouldnt eat them straight from the fruit. To make the most of them, the seeds need to be sprouted and shelled.) <b>Once sprouted, shelled and dried, watermelon seeds become edible, protein-packed treasures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_rind_of_watermelon_good_for_you\"><\/span>Is the rind of watermelon good for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This tough rind <b>contains low levels of calories, but high concentrations of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc, among others. Watermelon rind is also nutrient dense with chlorophyll, citrulline, lycopene, amino acids, and flavonoids and phenolic compounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_eat_the_white_part_of_a_watermelon\"><\/span>What happens if you eat the white part of a watermelon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>eat the watermelon rind, too. Just like watermelon seeds, the rind has a surprising amount of health benefits. While it doesnt have a tremendous amount of nutrients according to Live Strong, its <b>high in vitamins B and C. Plus, eating something you typically would have discarded cuts down on waste.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_in_the_white_part_of_watermelon\"><\/span>Whats in the white part of watermelon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>watermelon rind is the firm white part of the fruit thats left behind after the bright pink flesh has been eaten or scooped away. We tend to toss this part of the fruit, but it has a crisp texture similar to a cucumber and is pretty versatile.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_the_white_part_of_the_watermelon\"><\/span>What are the benefits of the white part of the watermelon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most notable health benefits of watermelon rind include its ability to <b>improve the appearance of the skin, strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure, aid in weight loss, and ensure a safe pregnancy, among others.<\/b><\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a dog eats watermelon rind?Is watermelon rind poisonous?What should I do if my dog eats watermelon rind?Is the rind of a watermelon poisonous to dogs?Is watermelon shell poisonous?Is it OK to eat the white part of watermelon?What happens if my dog eats watermelon rind?What do I do if my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-91536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91536"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91536"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91536\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}