Can Dogs Eat Pepino Melon? Yes — Safe Melon Relative
This food is generally safe for dogs when prepared properly.
Pepino melon is safe for dogs. It is related to tomatoes and eggplants but the ripe fruit is safe and mildly sweet. Remove skin before feeding.
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Safe to Feed
ripe flesh only
What to Avoid
unripe fruit, skin
Preparation & Serving
Ensure fully ripe. Remove skin. Feed small pieces of flesh. Not widely available outside specialty stores.
Potential Health Benefits
Vitamin C and hydration from high water content. Low calorie.
Did you know?
Despite being called a melon pepino is actually more closely related to tomatoes peppers and eggplants than to melons. The name pepino means cucumber in Spanish reflecting its mild flavor. It is a popular fruit in Andean South America where it has been cultivated for thousands of years.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- 2-3 small slices
- Serving (medium dog)
- 4-5 small slices
- Serving (large dog)
- 6-8 small slices
- Calories (per 100g)
- 27
- Safe frequency
- Occasional
Source
What You Need to Know
Pepino melon is a South American fruit related to the nightshade family. Unlike tomatoes and eggplants the ripe pepino fruit is well-tolerated by dogs. Sweet mild flesh in small amounts is safe. Remove skin.
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