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