Can dogs eat watermelon? Any good pet parent knows there are lots of human food that dogs can eat ... and almost as many foods dogs can’t eat. And when it comes to fruits and vegetables dogs can and can’t eat, the answers aren’t always clear. 

We asked some experts. “With some safety measures, yes! Watermelon is perfectly safe to give to dogs. It can actually be a healthy treat for them. It’s also fairly low in sugar, so if your dog is trying to lose some weight, it’s a good go-to treat,” says Dr. Tate.

But the fruit’s hard seeds and skin can be dangerous. “Sometimes seeds can cause a little tummy upset (反胃),” says Dr. Hawkins. “And some dogs might eat the whole skin in one piece, and that’s very harmful to their stomachs too.”

While dogs can eat watermelon, eating too much watermelon can be a different story. “If they eat more watermelon than they should, they can get diarrhea (腹泻). There can also be a lot of sugar when eating too much watermelon. That is bad for their health too,”says Dr. Tate. He suggests no more than 2 to 3 cups for larger dogs, 1 to 2 cups for medium dogs and 1 cup for small dogs.

In general, even when dogs can eat fruits like watermelon and the others, keep in mind that “any time you’re giving your dog a food that’s not their normal diet, there can always be a risk of a little tummy upset,” says Dr. Hawkins. “And different dogs respond to things differently. I always recommend checking with your vet about your particular dog.”

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1.How does the writer lead into the topic?

A By telling a story.

B By giving an example.

C By listing a fact.

D By asking a question.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“Can dogs eat watermelon?”可知作者通过提问引入话题。故选D。

2.According to Dr. Tate, we should _______ when giving dogs watermelon.

A choose healthy ones

B wash our hands

C take safety measures

D try to lose weight

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第二段“With some safety measures, yes!”可知，在给狗狗吃西瓜时，要采取一些安全措施。故选C。

3.How can we give dogs watermelon according to Dr. Hawkins?

A To protect the stomach.

B To remove the seeds and skin.

C To cut it into pieces.

D To add some sugar.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据第三段“But the fruit’s hard seeds and skin can be dangerous.”可知，霍金斯博士认为西瓜的籽和皮对某些狗狗会造成危险，由此可推知，我们可以把西瓜的籽和皮去掉再给狗狗吃。故选B。

4.What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A Why do dogs like watermelon?

B Can dogs eat watermelon?

C How much watermelon can dogs eat?

D Are there any fruits dogs can’t eat?

解析：选C。C段落大意题。根据第四段主要内容，特别是“He suggests no more than 2 to 3 cups for larger dogs, 1 to 2 cups for medium dogs and 1 cup for small dogs.”可知，该段主要讲能给狗狗吃多少西瓜。故选C。

5.What does Dr. Hawkins suggest about giving dogs fruits?

A Avoiding giving fruits.

B Always keeping a normal diet.

C Asking the vet about your dog.

D Checking your dog’s health condition.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据最后一段“I always recommend checking with your vet about your particular dog.”可知，霍金斯博士建议询问你的兽医，你的狗狗能不能吃一些特定的东西。故选C。