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Can cats eat watermelon?

Ask your vet about your own pet. This page is general information from the sources below.

Yes, cats can have watermelon as an occasional treat. PDSA lists watermelon as safe for cats in small amounts if the seeds are removed. A small piece of seedless flesh now and then. VCA says watermelon rind is a common cause of intestinal blockage, so the rind and seeds are the parts to remove.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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SafeFine as an occasional treat.

Why

PDSA lists watermelon as safe for cats in small amounts if the seeds are removed.

How to serve it

A small piece of seedless flesh now and then.

Good to know

VCA says watermelon rind is a common cause of intestinal blockage, so the rind and seeds are the parts to remove.

Already ate it?

If your pet ate a lot, or you are worried, call your vet. Say what was eaten, how much and when, and have your pet's weight ready.

Poison emergency? Call now

ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435, 24 hours a day, every day. A consultation fee may apply.
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661, 24/7. $99 per incident, follow-up calls included.
Or call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.

For the children

"A grown-up can give cats a little watermelon now and then. Their own food is still their dinner."

A job: Be the label reader. Before a grown-up shares any food with the cat, check this page, and ask a grown-up if the food is not on it.

This page is general information from the sources below, not veterinary advice. Your own vet knows your cat. Cats differ.

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