Watermelon flesh is non-toxic to cats and mostly water. The seeds and rind should be removed, and the sugar content makes it a rare treat.
VCA advises that treats, snacks and people foods together stay within 10% of a cat's daily calories, with the rest from a complete and balanced cat food. No source we checked gives an amount for this specific food, so ask your veterinarian about your own cat.
Serve only seedless watermelon flesh cut into small cubes; skip the rind and seeds entirely, since the rind is tough to digest and the seeds can cause choking or an intestinal blockage.
No. The rind is tough and hard to digest, and the seeds can pose a choking hazard or cause an intestinal blockage in large quantities — only the seedless flesh should be offered.
It is mostly water, but it is not a substitute for fresh water, and cats that drink too little should be checked by a veterinarian. A small cube is a harmless occasional treat.
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