Yes, dogs can eat cucumbers!
Cucumbers are safe for dogs and are one of the lowest-calorie treats you can give. They are mostly water, which makes them a good option for overweight dogs.
| Can dogs eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 1 kcal per cucumber slice |
| Main benefit | About 1 kcal per slice |
| Main risk | Large chunks can be a choking hazard |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
Free · instant · based on veterinary formulas
Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One cucumber slice has about 1 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if cucumbers were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max cucumbers per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 34 × cucumber slice |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 58 × cucumber slice |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 98 × cucumber slice |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 133 × cucumber slice |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 165 × cucumber slice |
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 dog seems unwell.
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Yes. Cucumbers are safe for dogs and are one of the lowest-calorie treats you can give. They are mostly water, which makes them a good option for overweight dogs.
No. Pickles are high in sodium and often contain garlic, onion and spices that are unsafe for dogs.
Yes. The skin is safe; just wash it well.
Yes. They are filling and almost calorie-free, so they make a good swap for high-calorie biscuits.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
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Yes. Cucumbers are safe for dogs and are one of the lowest-calorie treats you can give.