Is Cucumber toxic to cats?

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA's Cucumber entry lists this species as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

S0SAFE

TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
CALL THE VETSee a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

S0S1S2S3S4

Nothing to do — really

S0 PROTOCOL

No action needed. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is safe to keep around cats.

When to call the vet: See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect

Waterevery 3–5 days

Humiditymedium

Difficulty●●○

FAQ

Is the cucumber plant safe for cats?

Yes, for Cucumis sativus: S0 Safe. The ASPCA's Cucumber entry names "Cucumis sativus" and reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". Contact your vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

What does this cucumber verdict cover?

The plant entry for Cucumis sativus. The ASPCA's Cucumber entry gives the scientific name "Cucumis sativus" and the additional common name "Garden Cucumber". This verdict covers that plant entry; plants with other scientific names are not covered and are not graded here. Food and processed products are outside this page's scope. Check the full scientific name on the plant's tag.