Yes, cats can eat cucumbers!
Cucumber is safe for cats: it is mostly water and very low in calories. Peel and slice it small. (And no, you should not put cucumbers behind cats to scare them.)
| Can cats eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 1 kcal per thin slice of peeled cucumber |
| Main benefit | Hydrating (about 95% water) |
| Main risk | The skin can be hard to digest |
| Kittens? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; kittens have sensitive stomachs |
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Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One thin slice of peeled cucumber has about 1 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult cat could have in a day if cucumbers were the only treat.
| Cat weight | Daily treat budget | Max cucumbers per day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 18 kcal | 17 × thin slice of peeled cucumber |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 22 kcal | 22 × thin slice of peeled cucumber |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 26 kcal | 26 × thin slice of peeled cucumber |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 30 kcal | 29 × thin slice of peeled cucumber |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 34 kcal | 33 × thin slice of peeled cucumber |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your cat seems unwell.
Check your cat's full daily needs with the cat food calculator.
Yes. Cucumber is safe for cats: it is mostly water and very low in calories. Peel and slice it small. (And no, you should not put cucumbers behind cats to scare them.)
Cats may be startled by an unexpected object that appears suddenly behind them. Scaring cats on purpose causes stress and is not recommended.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Kittens have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete kitten food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult cats. Cats with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
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Yes. Cucumber is safe for cats: it is mostly water and very low in calories.