Everyone likes healthy snacks, including our pets and with watermelon coming into season, it seems as good a time as any to pull out the cute pictures of, you guessed it, dogs and watermelons! Not to mention a couple of good ideas, like frozen watermelon dog treats. YUMMY!
But, before we get too far along, it is important to know that while watermelon is a great treat for any pet, you do need to make sure that you remove the seeds so they are not ingested.  In fact, PetMD has a great article that includes the following list of both healthy snacks and those your should avoid, in the form of fruits and vegetables.
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YES:
- Apples – without seeds or core (apple seeds contain chemical compounds that are poisonous to animals)
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Watermelon – without seeds
- Cantaloupe
- Frozen bananas
- Green beans
- Carrots – raw or cooked
- Sweet potato – cooked, cubed or mashed without butter or seasoning; regular potatoes are also good, but in limited amounts since they are high in sugar and can increase weight
- Squash, zucchini
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Popcorn – unsalted and unbuttered
- Catnip or cat grass
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NO:
- Grapes and raisins – contain chemical compounds that are toxic to dogs
- Garlic and onions – both have chemical properties that can be toxic, and even life threatening to dogs and cats
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Mushrooms – particularly wild mushrooms
- Fruits with pits, such as peaches, cherries, and plums – in some cases the pit can be toxic, or can simply present a choking hazard
- Nuts – particularly macadamia nuts, which are toxic to pets
And now, BRING ON THE TREATS!
