Can Dogs Eat Cucumbers? | Pet Tips
Channel: Outsider Insight
Date: 2021-06-07

00:00 Can Dogs Eat Cucumbers?
00:31 Dogs can eat cucumber
01:10 Benefits of cucumber
02:15 Precautions for feeding cucumbers to dogs
02:41 Cut the cucumber into small pieces and peeled
03:15 Don't feed your dog pickled cucumbers
03:32 Control component
We all know that we can't feed human food to dogs casually, because there are a lot of human foods that can't be eaten by dogs. Then, can you give a dog cucumber?  Yes, you can feed dog cucumbers. Cucumber is a kind of human food that can be eaten by dogs and cucumbers are more suitable for dogs to eat. cucumbers are crispy and sweet, and most dogs like them very much.   Cucumber is a low-calorie, low-fat, low-sugar, and low-sodium health food. It contains 96% water, and also contains vitamins K, C, B1, B5, and B6, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, copper, and other vitamins and minerals substance. Cucumbers also contain trace amounts of calcium, iron, and zinc, and are an excellent source of fiber. Cucumber does not contain elements harmful to the dog's body and it has a crisp taste. Dogs like it very much. It is an ideal dog snack.  The nutrients in cucumber are good for human health, and dogs can also benefit from eating a small amount of cucumber. The vitamin K and calcium contained in cucumbers have been found to improve joint health and promote bone growth in dogs. And eating pumpkin cucumber helps to stimulate insulin release and reduce blood sugar peaks. In addition, the fiber and potassium in cucumbers are also related to the heart health of dogs. It also has anti-inflammatory effects and is often used in skincare.  In addition to providing regular nutrition, cucumbers can also improve dogs' bad breath. Cucumbers are rich in phytochemicals and phytonutrients, which can help refresh the dog’s breath and destroy the odor-producing bacteria in the mouth. However, it can only be regarded as a small snack to alleviate the dog's bad breath problem, and it is still not a substitute for toothpaste. Regardless of whether the dog eats cucumbers or not, the owner still has to remember to brush his teeth regularly.  In this section, I will show you the Precautions for feeding cucumbers to dogs first  Give a sip first  Every dog's immune system may be different, and we cannot be sure whether our dog will be allergic to cucumber. Therefore, when feeding cucumbers to the dog for the first time, the owner is best to cut a small piece for the dog to try to check whether the dog has allergic symptoms. If everything is normal, increase the dog's dose next time.  second, cut cucumbers into small pieces and peeled  Although like most fruits and vegetables, cucumber skin contains most of the vitamins and nutrients, cucumber skin is more difficult for dogs to digest. In addition, there may be residual insecticides and pesticides on cucumber skins, which are also very dangerous for dogs. Therefore, when feeding cucumbers to dogs, it is better to peel them first, and then cut them into small pieces for the dogs to eat. If you really don’t want to peel it, you can slice the cucumber as much as possible to prevent the dog from choking.  third  Don't feed your dog pickled cucumbers  Although they are all cucumbers, pickled cucumbers are not good for the dog's body except that they taste better. A lot of spices and salt are added to pickled cucumbers, and dogs are prone to skin problems after eating them.  Fourth Control component  Although cucumber is rich in nutrients, it can only serve as a snack for dogs. The veterinarian recommends that snacks should only take 10 percent of the dog’s daily diet, so the owner should feed cucumbers to the dog according to the dog’s size and age. Especially for dogs with poor gastrointestinal conditions, feeding cucumbers in large quantities can aggravate gastrointestinal discomfort.  But as long as you pay a little attention before feeding, cucumber is still a very healthy snack. Especially now, when summer is here, don't you consider giving your dog some cucumbers to cool off the heat?
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