Can my dog eats Apples?

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When it comes to canine nutrition, apples are safe as long as they are used in moderate amounts. Just like other fruits, apples are packed with vitamins (A, C, K), minerals (calcium), healthy dietary fiber and phytonutrients or plant chemicals.

In addition of containing healthy nutrients, apples are good for maintaining good oral hygiene. Due to their grainy texture and crunchy consistency, apples keep the dog’s teeth clean. Therefore, apples are a far healthier and cheaper alternative to dental chews.

In spite of the above listed benefits, apples are only recommended in moderation. Although the apple itself is healthy certain parts of it are not. Those parts include the peel, core and seeds. Peels are hard to digest, the core poses a dangerous choking hazard and the seeds contain certain amount of cyanide. Few pieces of seeds are not enough to cause harmful effects but if frequently consumed, the cyanide can accumulate and eventually lead to poisoning.