Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat cucumber?
Cucumber is safe and one of the lowest-calorie treats available — useful for dogs that need to lose weight.
How to prepare it
Sliced or in batons. Raw is fine.
Portion
About 15 kcal per 100 g.
Also check for
- pickled cucumber is very high in salt and often contains garlic
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
Further reading
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.