You and your pup are having a spa day, manis, pedis — the works.

As soon as you put cucumbers over your pup’s eyes, you realize she needs a snack. Can she eat cucumbers?

Yes! Cucumbers are one of those almost no guilt snacks. They are 96% water and offer your dog something to chew and digest without all those extra calories. Cucumbers are an excellent exchange for dog treats for a dog that needs to lose weight. 

There are a few things to remember. Never offer your dog an entire cucumber, even the smaller sized ones. Chop the cucumber into sizes that are manageable for your dog. While your dog will likely have no problem chewing up the peel, it can be a choking risk especially for smaller dogs. Always remember that too much of a good thing is not a good thing. Monitor how much cucumber you are giving your dog, so she doesn’t get an upset stomach.