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Can cats eat korean melon?

A little

Seeds out, a piece or two — mostly water like melon.

How much

Up to per day 20g about 2 pieces · 1 bite-size cube ≈ 10 g

4 kg adult cat, treats ≤10% of ~200 kcal/day

PreparationSeeds and rind removed.

Why

Not toxic and very watery. The seedy core can cause diarrhea, so scrape it out.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 650 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 2.1 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 100% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 50 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones OK to give No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories40 kcal
Protein0.59 g
Fat0.04 g
Carbohydrate10.49 g
Phosphorus26 mg 650 mg/1000kcal
Sodium2 mg
Potassium388 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 참외_씨 제거_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24