Can Dogs Eat Cucumber?

The short answer: Yes.

The long answer: Low in fat and high in water, cucumber is a good natural alternative to dog treats. Aside from giving your puppy his daily dose of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C, this raw vegetable can help control your dog’s weight.

How to feed cucumber to your dog: Never allow your dog to eat one whole cucumber at a time. Peel off the skin and cut it up into thin slices that he can enjoy eating from his bowl. Start off with just one to two slices, and observe how his body handles it. 

Here are three ideas for cucumber treats your dog will love:

1. Cut cucumber into long thick slices, pop them in the fridge, and serve one by one as a refreshing chew toy for your pup.
2. Add cucumber bits to your dog’s bowl of rice for some added crunch. 
3. Ground chicken and chopped cucumber go well together! Combine them for your dog’s next meal.

In summary: Add cucumber to your dog’s diet and let him enjoy its healthy and crunch-tastic taste to help maintain his weight and prevent dehydration. Make sure to serve it in limited, manageable slices to prevent choking. Aside from cucumbers, discover which other vegetables your pooch can eat in our “can dogs eat” category.

References:
Food dogs should not eat and some they should
Human Food For Dogs: Can Dogs Eat Cucumber?

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