Are apple seeds bad for dogs?

In general, apples are harmless to dogs. However, there are a couple of things to be cautious about: the seeds and too many apples. The Seeds Apple seeds contain amygdlin, a form of cyanide, which is very poisonous to every living thing. Cyanide prevents the blood from carrying oxygen throughout the body. If the dog swallows a few seeds, the body will detoxify itself. Actually, the dog must ingest large quantities of apple seeds to do major damage. read more

Apples are not bad for dogs as long as the core and seeds are removed. Besides being tasty, apples or apple slices are a good low protein, high fiber, antioxidant snacks for our canine friends. read more