Can Dogs Eat Apples? Yes, With These Rules

The flesh is fine. Remove the core and seeds first.

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Safe amount

A few slices now and then, as a treat.

How to prepare it

Remove the core, the seeds and the stem. Green and red apples are handled the same way. Wash the fruit first; the skin can stay on or be peeled. Cut into bite-sized pieces, because a whole apple can get stuck in the throat.

Risks

Apple seeds contain a compound that can release cyanide when crushed or chewed, so keep them out. A whole apple or a large piece of core can cause choking or a blockage.

Sources

This is not vet advice

If your pet has eaten something it should not have, call your vet or an animal poison hotline now. Do not wait for symptoms.

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