CAN DOGS EAT WATERMELON

 As much as we love eating watermelon so do dogs love watermelon, but the question is, how safe is it for your pet dog to eat watermelon? 

Dogs can eat watermelon, but you have to be cautious and remove the seeds, because if consumed by your dog it could cause intestinal blockage and gastrointestinal upset. So let’s look into the query ‘Can Dogs Eat Watermelon’?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WATERMELON FOR DOGS?

Watermelon contains nutrients-vitamin A, B6 and C. This fruit do have low calories only about 50 calories a cup and 92 percent water.

 It also contains potassium and 92 percent water as said earlier, which is a good source of hydration. You don’t have to worry about your dog getting fat as there’s no fat or cholesterol in watermelon.

LOADED WITH LYCOPENE:

Watermelon contains more nutrients than any other fruits, it can prevent health risks such as Cancer and diabetes. 

Seedless melons do contain more lycopene than the ones with seeds. When picking a melon, go for the ones with bright red flesh rather than yellow or orange.

GIVES YOU A HEATHIER HEART:

Watermelon helps direct the flow of blood through your body and helps in reducing your blood pressure, thanks to an amino acid found in watermelon called Citrine.

DEMINISHES HUNGER:

Watermelons have the ability to reproduce hunger level, cause if fills the stomach with lots of nutrients which makes dogs reduce their taste for food.

WONT INCREASE BLOOD:

If you are worried about your dog having blood sugar, then you should not, you know why? Watermelon do have a glycemic index value of 80, which is same value as cornflakes. Though it has few carbs.

SATISFIES SWEET TOOTH:

Watermelon is a fat free, No cholesterol fruit with no sodium. And it does have enough juicy water in it to keep you or your dog.

 You eat as much melons as you wish without the fear of getting fat, but remember, feed your dog moderately.

HELPS PROTECT THE JOINTS:

There is a pigment in watermelons called beta-kryptoxanthin which helps in preventing joints from inflammation. It reduces the risk of arthritis in dogs.

IT IS EASY TO DIGS:

It is soft and easy to chew, therefore making it easy to digest when consumed.

HOW TO FEED A DOG WATERMELON?

Before feeding your dog watermelon, there are few things you need to do. Don’t forget to moderate how much of watermelon you feed your dog, though it is a balanced diet, but remember, too much of everything is a bad idea.

HOW TO FEED THEM;

SLICE UP:

Always make sure you remove the seeds and rings before giving your dog to eat, also slice it up into smaller parts, so that your dog can swallow it without any issues.

FREEZE IT:

Watermelon is best taken when its chilled, after slicing it up, refrigerate it before serving it to your dog on a hot summer day. This will help in cooling down the temperature of your dog.

WATERMELON ICE-CREAM:

Get an unsweetened yoghurt then blend frozen watermelon. Instead of serving your dog just watermelon iced, you can pour some unsweetened yoghurt on top of it and serve to your dog, yoghurts are great for intestinal health.

 Just make sure that there are no added flavors. It should be plain yoghurt. And always read the label well, to be sure that there are no toxic substances added to it, and if your dog is not a fan of plain yoghurt, you can try out dairy based yoghurt.

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IS WATERMELON SAFE FOR DOGS?

It is absolutely safe for your dog to consume watermelon because it does have lots of nutrients and is beneficial to the health of your dog, but it is totally not advisable to serve your dog watermelon without removing the seeds.

 According to American kennel club, allow your dog swallow the seeds of a watermelon can block their intestine, which may cause great pain to your dog and will require a surgery to correct.

 The hard green part in a watermelon should not be served to your dog, this can cause gastrointestinaldistress which can lead to your dog having diarrhea or vomiting. 

If you plan on giving your dog some watermelons, do that moderately as too much of it can cause stomach upset for your dog.

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FACTS ABOUT WATERMELON

·         Watermelon takes about 3 months after planting to grow.

·         Watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable.

·         Watermelon can prevent cancer.

·         Watermelon 24 seeds have 1 gram of protein.

·         Watermelon contains 90% water volume.

·         Watermelon is a great post workout snack.

·         There are 1000 varieties of watermelon.

·         Watermelon is the iconic summer fruit.

·         Watermelon helps you stay hydrated.

·         Watermelon reliefs muscle soreness.

·         Watermelon improves heart health

·         Watermelon reduces kidney disorders.

·         Watermelon is much heavier in carbs.

·         Watermelon is much lighter in fat.

·         It is botanically related to the cucurbitaceous family of pumpkins, cucumbers and squash.

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WRITER: GEORGE BLESSED (ANIMAL KINDGOM GUIDE)