Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
Guideline: Sometimes Treats
Type: Fruits
Other Names: Seedless watermelon, picnic watermelon
Watermelon is a flowering vine-like plant with a hard-exterior rind and a sweet juicy interior flesh. Watermelon, considered a special kind of berry, is cultivated with and without seeds. The rind is the smooth hard exterior of the watermelon.
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Is Watermelon item toxic?
No. Watermelon flesh and rind are not toxic, but they are sugary and watery. Overfeeding can loosen stools, especially if hay intake drops.
Should I feed my pet Watermelon?
Yes—as an occasional treat for rabbits and guinea pigs. Chinchillas should get only a tiny taste, if any—ask your vet first.
How much can I feed them?
Offer a one-inch cube of flesh or a thin rind strip once or twice a week at most—not a bowlful. Keep unlimited hay as the main diet.
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