Can Corgis eat watermelon?

Can dogs eat watermelon

The reason why Corgis can eat watermelon

Watermelon It has the effect of relieving heat and quenching thirst. Watermelon is rich in vitamins and minerals. Corgi is good for eating in moderation.

Watermelon is suitable for dogs and food intake

Corgi puppies

Corgi puppies Dogs cannot eat watermelon. It is best for Corgi puppies to eat mainly dog ​​food before they reach adulthood. Corgi puppies have fragile gastrointestinal organs, and watermelon is a cold food. Eating watermelon will cause diarrhea and other symptoms.

Adult Dogs

Adult Corgi dogs can eat watermelon, but only in moderation and cannot eat more than 500g a day.

Old Dogs

Older Corgi dogs cannot eat watermelon. Older dogs have poor teeth and reduced gastrointestinal function, so it is difficult for them to digest watermelon.

Symptoms of excessive consumption of watermelon

1. The higher sugar content in watermelon will cause the concentration in the urine to increase and the concentration in the blood to increase. Water penetrates into the urine and acts as a diuretic. Excessive use of watermelon will cause Corgi to excrete frequently.
2. Watermelon contains a large number of seeds. Excessive consumption of watermelon by dogs can cause intestinal adhesions. Watermelon seeds contain oxides, which can easily cause symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting in corgis.

Solutions to overeating watermelon

1. Corgis will temporarily lose their appetite if they have symptoms of mild vomiting and diarrhea. During this period, Corgis can be restrained. After eating for 4-6 hours, you can give Corgi probiotics to regulate the stomach.
2. If the Corgi has severe vomiting or diarrhea symptoms, you can first feed the Corgi special anti-diarrheal medicine for pets. If it is not relieved, it should be sent to the pet hospital for treatment immediately.

Precautions for corgis eating watermelon

1. Corgis who are sick, pregnant, postpartum, menstruating, or dogs with chronic diseases cannot eat watermelon. People with diabetes cannot eat watermelon either. Watermelon contains a lot of sugar, which can cause corgi's blood sugar to rise.
2. When eating watermelon for Corgi, remove the seeds and skin. Corgi accidentally eating watermelon rind may cause gastrointestinal disorders.
3. Watermelon is not suitable for Corgi to eat after meals, as it will affect the gastrointestinal tract and digestion and absorption.
4. It is best to feed watermelon to corgis at room temperature. Watermelon is a cold food. Some corgis have fragile gastrointestinal tracts, and eating iced watermelon may cause abdominal cramps.diarrhea.
5. Summer temperatures are high and watermelons that are not stored properly will deteriorate and breed a large number of bacteria. If Corgi accidentally eats it, it will cause vomiting and diarrhea. The owner must dispose of the "bad" watermelon in time.