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Can cats eat cucumbers?
There are countless things cats can't eat because it's bad for them, and there are a few foods they simply don't want to eat.
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Brage Thobroe
Brage
Last updated 2022-01-03
Can cats eat cucumbers?
We have all seen videos of cats turning around after their owners have placed a cucumber behind them. They go from the ground to the ceiling in a matter of a split second. For some, it is funny to watch, while others might speculate what causes this reaction. Are cats simply afraid of anything put behind them without their knowledge, or are they specifically scared of cucumbers? And most importantly, if you served a cucumber to a cat, could it safely eat it?
Like many animals, cats have a natural instinct to avoid snakes at all costs. Even a huge horse could run away if it sees a snake because its instincts know that the tiny snake could potentially serve a lethal bite. When it comes to cats and cucumbers, it is not the vegetable itself that scares them off. If you leave one in the kitchen and the cat enters, it won't budge. It might be cautious for a second until it realises that it is not a threat.
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When people leave surprise cucumbers behind their cat, they will naturally be more likely to think it is a snake. Because why on earth would a cucumber sneak up behind them? That is a rather snaky behaviour.
do cats like cucumbers and do they benefit from them nutritionally?
Cats are not massive fans of fruits and vegetables. They are natural carnivores; however, if you introduce a tiny bit of vegetables or fruits, they can benefit from the extra nutrition. Do remember that more than 2% of vegetables or fruits in a cats diet can be damaging. They need specific nutritional values, and fruits and vegetables should only add nutrition, not replace.
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Cucumbers are full of electrolytes and water, which will help hydrate your cat. They might not love cucumbers, but they will probably eat them if you mix them into their diets. The vegetable also contains potassium, some fibre, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and manganese. These are all extra nutrients your cat can benefit from. Just don't make it a surprise.