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Cat food safety
Can Cats Eat Zucchini Peel? Tiny Washed Strip Only
Tiny washed strip only
A tiny washed zucchini peel strip is usually okay, but cats do not need it.
Zucchini PeelCall for seasoning or symptoms
Call your veterinarian if the zucchini was bitter, seasoned with onion or garlic, or if choking, repeated vomiting, diarrhea, or pain occurs.
Bitter is a stop sign
Bitter squash can be unsafe, so do not share it.
Tiny strips are easier
Long peel strips can be awkward for cats to chew.
Wash it well
- Wash well and offer one tiny plain strip only if easy to chew.
- Use no oil, butter, salt, sauce, onion, garlic, spice, or dressing.
Avoid bitter zucchini
- Bitter zucchini, seasoned zucchini, oily zucchini, large peel strips, tough pieces, onion, garlic, and frequent servings.
- Zucchini peel for cats with digestive sensitivity, kidney disease, urinary diets, or prescription diets unless your veterinarian approves.
Watch
- Vomiting, diarrhea, gas, choking, appetite changes, or belly discomfort.
Portion
One tiny strip is enough.
Helpful food-safety supplies
Optional tools for measuring, storing, serving, and cleaning up tiny portions safely.
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