Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat apples?
Apple flesh is safe and popular. Remove the core and pips — apple seeds contain a cyanide precursor, though a dog would need to chew a great many to be poisoned.
What makes it harmful
Amygdalin in the seeds
Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which releases cyanide when the seed is crushed. The quantity in a few pips is small and swallowed whole seeds pass through intact — but there is no reason to include them.
How to prepare it
Sliced, core and pips removed. Skin is fine.
Never in this form
The core and seeds, in quantity.
Portion
About 52 kcal per 100 g. A few slices suits most dogs.
Also check for
- seeds
- added sugar in apple sauce
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Further reading
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.