Watermelon, anyone??

[Lisa]

In particular, watermelon RIND...which Simba has eaten a chunk of. The leftover of OH’s piece which he conveniently left within scarfing range

 

[Oberon]

Simba strikes again....

Watermelon rind was nearly the undoing of my first Labby but in that case it was half a watermelon’s worth and the stalk (which was the main problem). I’m sure Simba will be just fine! But you just wonder what the attraction is... Probably more of an irresistible compulsion. Surely it can’t be that enjoyable...

 

[Anne123]

Oh dear!!! Simba, what have you done!!
What is your plan of action?

 

[Jacqui-S]

Oh dear, how much @Lisa ?
Have some warning bells in my head about that. Or is that pumpkin skins? Suspect they aren't that much different.

 

[edzbird]

Hope Simba is OK x

 

[Boogie]

Crumbs!

I hope he‘s OK xx

I’ve just googled it -

While watermelon rind doesn't contain anything hazardous to dogs, the texture and toughness of the rind is problematic. ... But it's difficult to ensure your dog will chew the rind thoroughly before swallowing, and larger pieces can cause gastrointestinal blockage or upset.

I’m very allergic (anaphylactic allergic) to melon.

Its easy to avoid - I just have to watch out with bar made cocktails and restaurant fruit salad. Waitresses are alert to nut allergies but a bit Laissez-faire when it comes to melon. Once or twice they’ve said ‘no’ when Ive asked then it’s arrived with melon in.

 

[Natalie]

Oh no! Simba not again fingers crossed all is ok.

 

[Lisa]

He slept fine last night. Ate breakfast this morning. He just had one rind - ie the leftover of one triangle slice. I did the same googling and saw the warnings about blockage, etc.

He LOVES watermelon! I will often give him a little piece of the fruit part when I have a slice. But I’ve always been careful with the rind because of the digestion issue. But OH was distracted and left his plate of two leftover rinds on the couch, at nose level... I was sitting next to the couch but reading so wasn’t paying attention until I heard the crunching. Sigh. At least I managed to whisk the other one away.

So, we’ll see how things go today.

 

[Ashley]

Hearing crunching is good - he didn't gulp it whole. Hopefully another non-issue!

 

[snowbunny]

I find it really strange what really turns my lot on food-wise. Of course there's the obvious, but I swear they prefer edamame pods to chicken sometimes

 

[Lisa]

They are SO weird. Simba does love crunchy things, like carrots and cucumbers. And crunchy apples. So it’s no surprise he loves watermelon. He did have a good crunchy crunch as he ate the rind, so here’s hoping.

 

[Lisa]

He’s been happy as a clam and had a poo on our walk this afternoon. Fingers crossed ol’ iron guts strikes again!!

 

[Oberon]

Simba prevails over the watermelon

 

[Lisa]

Simba prevails over the watermelon

Two more poos this afternoon. I think we’re good.

 

[Xena Dog Princess]

The fact that he had a good chomp must've helped, what a relief.