just found out my dog can actually have watermelon and honestly it makes sense for summer? like it's mostly water so keeps them hydrated when it's hot. been giving my pup tiny pieces and she goes crazy for it lol

but heads up if you're thinking about doing this—gotta remove the seeds and rind first. apparently those can cause blockages and all that bad stuff. so it's basically just the flesh that's safe. i've been cutting mine into small bite-sized chunks so there's zero choking risk

the cool part is it's packed with vitamins and stuff that's actually good for them. vitamin C, potassium, all that. way better than random treats tbh. just don't go overboard—if they eat too much at once the sudden water and fiber intake can upset their stomach. learned that the hard way with my first dog lol

frozen watermelon pieces are apparently great too if your dog gets overheated. just make sure everything is seed and rind free. also don't give them watermelon ice cream or anything—that's just sugar and fat that'll make them gain weight fast

anyone else doing this with their dogs? seems like a solid summer snack option