Can cats eat cucumber? We humans enjoy cucumbers, in fact cucumbers are lovely! Besides being good for you, they are very refreshing. But are cucumbers safe for cats to eat? We all know that cats in general are carnivores. They can eat some plants or vegetables but others aren’t good for them to eat. They can even be toxic. So let’s discover if it’s safe to share a little piece of cucumber with your pal if they come over begging for some when you’re having a snack.
Can Cats Eat Cucumber? Yes
I went to the ASPCA website and they have a list of all plants that are toxic to cats and a list of plants that are non toxic to cats. These lists are quite extensive and you might need to know the scientific term for the plant you are trying to find out about. Fortunately, if you go to the list of plants that are non toxic to cats, you will find cucumber is listed there. So cats can eat cucumber and not get sick from it being toxic. That is good news and a relief!
Conclusion
Cats can safely eat cucumbers among other things. If you’d like to check out our other articles about human foods that are or are not safe for felines to eat, click here.