Watermelon is an extremely popular fruit. With its pink flesh, sweet flavor, and high water content, what\u2019s not to love? Whether you like it with hot sauce, salt, sugar, or plain, it\u2019s the perfect treat for a summer evening.<\/p>\n
As with lots of human foods, your cat may be curious about watermelon and even try and grab a taste. But, can cats eat watermelon?<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll be happy to know that yes, they can! Watermelon, as with any fruit (apples, oranges<\/a>, blueberries, mango<\/a>, etc), in very small quantities, makes a great sweet treat for your feline friend.<\/p>\n But, as with all human foods, there are a couple things you should keep in mind before you give your cat a slice of watermelon.<\/p>\n In this article, we\u2019ll cover the following:<\/p>\n Watermelon has been around for a long time. In fact, there is archaeological evidence that it was cultivated even as far back as ancient Egypt. Watermelon seeds were found in the tomb of one of the most famous Egyptian Pharaohs- Tutankhamen!<\/p>\n Believe it or not, watermelon is actually a berry. It is indigenous to the African continent but has found its way all over the world.<\/p>\n Luckily for your cat, watermelon can be a safe and tasty treat if given in small quantities. In fact, it\u2019s one of the safest fruits for cats, as long as the seeds are removed.<\/p>\n This fluffy guy (his name is Cooper because we know you were wondering) is really going to town with his piece of watermelon! He\u2019s even willing to share some with his dog friends.<\/p>\n\n
Cats and Watermelon, What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n