Substances and their sources

Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

Also called: water melon · watermelons · seedless watermelon · watermelon flesh

Dog

No described toxicity

Described signs

No accepted source describes signs of poisoning attributed to watermelon. What the sources do describe is a mechanical risk: seeds and rind can block the GI tract, which is why they recommend cutting the flesh from the rind and removing the seeds before sharing it.

Source

Cat

No described toxicity

Described signs

No accepted source describes signs of poisoning attributed to watermelon. What the sources do describe is a mechanical risk: seeds and rind can block the GI tract, which is why they recommend cutting the flesh from the rind and removing the seeds before sharing it.

Source

This is a compendium of public veterinary sources, not a diagnosis. The weight of your pet changes what a dose means.

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