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Salmon Cucumber Cups for Dogs

Refreshing cucumber slices serve as a crisp base for a light salmon and yogurt filling. These are excellent low-calorie treats for summer.

Salmon Cucumber Cups for Dogs, homemade dog recipe
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Yields
About 18 treats
Level
easy

Ingredients

Ingredients for Salmon Cucumber Cups for Dogs
  • 1 large cucumberEnglish
  • 3.5 oz canned salmon, in water
  • 2 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

Steps

  1. Wash the English cucumber and slice it about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Using a small spoon or melon baller, carefully scoop out part of the center of each cucumber slice to create small cups. Be careful not to scoop all the way through the bottom.
  3. Drain the canned salmon well and place it into a bowl. Flake the salmon with a fork.
  4. Add the Greek yogurt and dill to the salmon and mix until well combined.
  5. Spoon the salmon mixture into the hollowed cucumber cups.
  6. Chill the cucumber cups in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Substitutions

  • Use canned tuna in water
  • Swap dill for fresh parsley

Portion guide

Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.

Portion calculator

Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.

Suggested portion
2 small treats per day
1 kg60 kg

Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.

Pet weightSuggested portion
5 kg1 small treat per day
15 kg2 small treats per day
30 kg3 small treats per day

Nutrition & calorie check

Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.

Nutrition estimate

Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.

Whole recipe
232 kcal
Per treat
13 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~15% of the daily treat budget13 / 85 kcal
Do not feed
  • Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
  • Raw or smoked fish; fish with bones

See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.

Storage

Best served immediately; store leftovers in the fridge for 24 hours.

Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.

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