Plants / Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe

Also known as True Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honeydew Melon, Muskmelon. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 7–14 days
Humiditymedium
Difficulty●●○

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Which plant does this Cantaloupe verdict cover?

Cucumis melo. The ASPCA's True Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honeydew Melon, and Muskmelon entries all give that scientific name. True Cantaloupe's Additional Common Names field reads "cantaloupe". This verdict follows that species. Plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Do the four ASPCA entries give the same animal line?

Yes. True Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honeydew Melon, and Muskmelon each read "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses" and each gives the scientific name "Cucumis melo".

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Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/cantaloupe, reviewed 2026-11-02