{"id":7424,"date":"2021-09-24T12:07:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T11:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/?p=7424"},"modified":"2022-03-30T11:45:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T10:45:49","slug":"can-dogs-eat-cucumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/can-dogs-eat-cucumber\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs eat cucumber?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you like adding them to a summery salad, or just placing them over your eyelids while you take a nap, cucumbers are an item found in many fridges. Another item found in many fridges is a dog\u2019s nose, sniffing for treats, but is it safe to share some cucumber with your Schnauzer or Shih Tzu?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-good-news\">Good news!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it is perfectly safe to share some of your cucumber with your dog. There\u2019s really not much to cucumbers aside from their crunch and so you don\u2019t have to worry about any weight issues with your dog if it\u2019s chowing down on cucumber. Nor are there any toxic elements to the skin or what\u2019s inside &#8211; there are barely any calories at all so this can make a good snack for a dog trying to shed some pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, it\u2019s not a good idea to make it too regular a part of their diet. They likely won\u2019t get sick if you do, but too much of anything can shake up your dog\u2019s digestive system and that can lead to unpleasant times for both you and your dog so keep it as an occasional treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about pickles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, pickles are just small cucumbers preserved in a briny liquid, so in theory, yes, they probably won\u2019t cause any issues if kept as a very occasional treat. That being said, a lot of dogs seem to turn their noses up at the taste of pickle so they won\u2019t be as popular, and the high salt content means they really only should be very occasional. To be honest, it\u2019s best to avoid treating your dog to a pickle just to be safe &#8211; stick to the cucumber instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re looking for a healthy treat alternative, take a look at our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/gb\/range\/treats-and-chews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tasty treats<\/a> that can be delivered to your door every month &#8211; that\u2019ll keep your dog a lot happier than a cucumber.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you like adding them to a summery salad, or just placing them over your eyelids while you take a nap, cucumbers are an item found in many fridges. 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