Watermelon rinds
Citrullus lanatus
Guideline: Sometimes Treats
Type: Fruits
Other Names: Watermelon peel, watermelon skin, rind strips
Often Mistaken For
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Is Watermelon rinds item toxic?
Watermelon flesh and unsprayed rind are not poisonous to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas in treat-sized portions. Risk is mostly sugar load and wash any grocery wax or dirt off the outer rind.
Should I feed my pet Watermelon rinds?
Yes—as an occasional treat for rabbits and guinea pigs, and a tiny taste for chinchillas. Flesh is sweeter than pale rind, so favor a thin strip of rind with little pink attached unless your vet prefers otherwise.
How much can I feed them?
Offer a strip about the size of two postage stamps, not a bowl of fruit salad. Keep watermelon treats weekly or less if your pet is pudgy or prone to soft stool. Use the calculator linked in this article so fruit stays a side note to unlimited hay.
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