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Watermelon is the tastiest fruit and that can be delightful to consume. It is rich in beneficial nutrients that are not only healthy for humans but also keeps your dogs in the pink of health. The nutrients that include in the watermelon are,
- Vitamin A,
- Vitamin B6,
- Vitamin C,
- Potassium,
The high fiber content in the watermelon makes the digestive tract healthy and helps in better digestion. This fruit is rich in sugar which is not released on the whole in the bloodstream because of enough fiber content. The fiber content present in the watermelon supports the slow release of the sugar and it maintains the sugar level in blood.
Nutrient content in watermelon
Apart from these essential nutrients watermelons are also a rich source of the lycopene. Lycopene is the substances that are categorized under the antioxidant which involves protecting the body against deadly cancer. The other beneficial aspects of the watermelon are,
- low-calorie
- low in sodium quantity
- free from fat
- zero cholesterol
These factors make watermelon as a healthier choice when compared to the treats that are brought in the stores. In addition to all the beneficial factors in terms of nutrients and health, watermelon consists of 92 percent of water content within it, so consuming these fruits would be the apt source of fighting against the dehydration. Eating a piece of fruit would keep your body totally hydrated and fresh throughout the hot day. Consuming watermelon can be utilized for refreshing purposes mainly in the summer season. Though these fruits are seasonal ones, the greater advantage is that it is available during the summer season.
Including watermelon in Dog´s diet
Though watermelon is rich in nutritious value, it cannot make up a larger part of your pet´s diet since eating too much watermelon will probably create ache in your dog´s tummy. Moreover, there are chances that it may result in diarrhea as well as other symptoms of gastrointestinal upset. Dogs are prone to have an upset stomach on trying a portion of new food that they are not accustomed to. So it is always better to give watermelon in the moderate value.
If your dog swallows one or two seeds, it would not cause any problem but make sure that it has not consumed much seed since the dog might end up a mere blockage in the digestive tract. These blockages are prone to affect the smaller dog in wide rage while larger dogs might pass the problem easily. Eating watermelon rind is also not safe either. Dogs would find it much difficult to chew the rind so it would eventually end up in the swallowing it without chewing that would cause the major blockage in the intestine. Even dogs cannot digest the skin of watermelon that tends to cause many issues like nausea, vomiting, lethargy, constipation as well as abdominal pain. In such cases, take your pet to the veterinarian to avoid any complicated issues.
